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CHSP BBQ Get Together

by admin, posted in Archived Events, Seniors Program

On the 14th of January 2021, MWASA organised a BBQ get together with our CHSP* seniors in Thorndon Park. It was a perfect outing to start off the year.

The seniors began the activity by strolling down the reservoir. This was a great opportunity for them to increase physical activity which improves their health and wellbeing.

 

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While waiting for the food to cook, the seniors chatted away with their peers while appreciating the beautiful weather and scenery.

 

 

Once the food was cooked, the seniors enjoyed the delicious spread of food with their peers while basking in the beautiful outdoors. This outing was a very therapeutic and relaxing experience for the seniors and they are excited for future outings!

 

*CHSP= Commonwealth Home Support Program

Australian Law for You

by admin, posted in Archived Events

A session to explain Australian Law was organised on 21 January 2021, focusing on the most common issues brought up by our SETS* clients.

Melanie and Ella from Legal Services Commission went through the rights of both the tenants and landlords, fines, what to do if you are involved in a car accident, marriage and divorce. They also provided all attendees with phone numbers to the legal services commission helpline and the translating and interpreting services available to them. In addition, all attendees were given a booklet with all the important information in their own language.

 

The session was informative and delivered using clear and simple terms. It helped them to correct some of their misinformation regarding Australian law. The attendees found the session to be very useful as they gained new information and it helped correct the misinformation they had on the Australian law. Interpreters for both Arabic and Dari speakers were present.

 

SETS*= Settlement Engagement and Transition Support

CHSP Centrelink Talk

by admin, posted in Archived Events, Seniors Program

A talk on Centrelink payment was held on 28 January 2021 at MWASA for our CHSP* seniors. Tanya Kaplan from Services Australia began the session by sharing the general information on the types of payments available and its eligibility criteria as well as teaching the seniors how to navigate Centrelink for help.

 

Tanya also touched on the topic which was close to their heart, i.e. on age pension payment, providing information as to how much they received based on the Assets Test and factors that could affect payment such as leaving the country for a period of time.

An interpreter for Uyghur speakers was present to facilitate understanding of the topic.

 

The seniors were very attentive and engaged during the talk and enquired many questions. The seniors find informational talks like these to be very beneficial and hope to attend more in the future.

*CHSP= Commonwealth Home Support Program

SETS Youth Bowling

by admin, posted in Archived Events, Most Recent Activity

On the 17th of December 2020, our SETS* youth headed to Zone Bowling on Cross Road for some fun-filled bowling.  The youth had a blast during this outing since it was a first-time experience for most of them. It was a good social sport as they interacted with one another between turns and supported their teammates throughout the friendly competitions.

The youth thoroughly enjoyed this outing and look forward to similar activities in the future. 

*SETS= Settlement Engagement and Transition Support

SETS Understanding My Utility Bills

by admin, posted in Archived Events, Most Recent Activity

On the 15th of December 2020, MWASA organised a session on ‘Understanding My Utility Bills’ for SETS* mothers. This session was conducted to assist our clients to develop a better understanding of their utility bills and their usage as well as learning ways to reduce these bills.

The session was presented by Sabina, an Energy Advisor from Uniting Communities. She covered topics on appliances that contribute to a higher bill, tariffs and charges and the concession rights they may be eligible to apply. Sabina also assisted them on how to read their bills and what to look for in understanding their bills. The clients were given a magnetic indoor thermometer and useful resources in their preferred language as takeaway souvenirs.

Overall, the clients found the session very informative as it helped them understand their bills and identify solutions to reduce them.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*SETS= Settlement Engagement and Transition Support

CHSP Strawberry Picking in Hahndorf

by admin, posted in Archived Events, Most Recent Activity, Seniors Program

On the 10th of December 2020, the CHSP* seniors visited Beerenberg Farm in Hahndorf for strawberry picking.

19 seniors along with Urika and the intern took the bus and headed to the farm. It was a very beautiful and sunny day, perfect for such an activity. The seniors were able to taste the freshly picked sweet and juicy strawberries and a few seniors purchased them for their loved ones. 

The seniors then headed to Hahndorf where they had lunch at the Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Before leaving the beautiful old German town, the seniors had the opportunity to wonder around and admire the German-style architecture. 

The seniors had a wonderful time during their outing. This was the final CHSP activity for 2020 and MWASA looks forward to conducting more activities for our CHSP seniors in 2021.

*CHSP= Commonwealth Home Support Program

End of Year Staff Retreat

by admin, posted in Archived Events, Gallery, Most Recent Activity

MWASA ended the year 2020 with a Staff Retreat on the 14th of December. We started off with a review of our progress for the year and plans for the coming year.

Following that, MWASA’s staff, tutors and volunteers headed off to the restaurant for a very hearty lunch. After lunch, we proceeded to play a game where we had to write an adjective of each letter that best describes a MWASA team member’s name. Everyone wrote such beautiful descriptions of the person they got. 

The team members then shared a few pieces of poetry which were very deep and meaningful. It was a good bonding session. Everyone had such a wonderful enjoying each other’s company. MWASA appreciates all the hard work and effort of the staff, tutors and volunteers.

 

We look forward to 2021!

Foundation Skills End of Year Party and Certificate Presentation Ceremony

by admin, posted in Archived Events, Educational Program, Most Recent Activity

On The 8th of December, the Foundation Skills leaners were invited to the End of Year Party and Certificate Presentation Ceremony. This was held to acknowledge the leaners’ efforts in seeking knowledge and to celebrate their learning.

Learners were sat in 2 rooms to ensure proper social distancing as per the COVID-19 Safe rules. The learners then participated in a game of word swat. They then proceeded with the next activity of drawing a portrait of their friends.

 

Following that, Noor and Peta served the potluck food contributed by all the students as per the COVID-19 Safe rules.

 

 

After enjoying the wonderful array of cuisines, the leaners received their certificate and had an opportunity to thank their teachers.

 

 

MWASA celebrates the achievement of our learners and we hope to inspire and motivate our learners for the coming year.

Congratulations to our learners!

Trip to the South Australian Aviation Museum

by admin, posted in Most Recent Activity

On the 5th of November, the CHSP* seniors were on cloud nine when they visited the South Australian Aviation Museum. They had an amazing experience touring the spectacular displays of aircraft and engines and learning the history of the aviation and aerospace industry in Australia.

Though guided tours were suspended, the seniors were still able to learn about the exhibits through the storyboards which provided historical information on the aircrafts and artifacts. The highlight was the opportunity for the seniors to climb inside and view the components that make up the historical aircraft. 

The seniors had a wonderful time learning and spending time with their friends during this trip.

*CHSP=Commonwealth Home Support Programme

COVID-19 update

by admin, posted in Most Recent Activity

Our primary concern remains the health, safety and well-being of our members, the community we represent, our staff and volunteers. In light of the recent public health advisory and advice from the Government of SA and SA Health, we have made the decision to suspend our social group activities and classes until further notice. We are still contactable during these times at:

Telephone: (08) 8212 0800

Email: admin@mwasa.org.au

Website: www.mwasa.org.au

Please click here for more updates on COVID-19.

We hope that you stay safe and practice social distancing and proper hygiene.