PACSI - Philippine Australian Community Services Inc

30/08/2026

✅ 𝐂𝐑𝐘𝐏𝐓𝐎 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐌 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒

Crypto investment scams use fake opportunities and promises of high returns to steal your money, often making withdrawals difficult or impossible.
Always verify the investment independently, check ASIC and Moneysmart warnings, and never invest because of pressure, social media advice or an online relationship.

Crypto investment scams are fraudulent schemes where criminals convince people to invest money into fake cryptocurrency opportunities. The scammer's goal is to steal your money, and victims often cannot recover their funds.

Common warning signs.

Guaranteed high or risk-free returns.
Pressure to invest quickly or "limited-time" offers.
Contact through social media, WhatsApp, Telegram, dating apps, or unexpected text messages.
Fake celebrity endorsements, news articles, or AI-generated videos.
Requests to send funds directly to a crypto wallet you do not control.
Investment platforms that show impressive profits but make it difficult to withdraw money.

How to protect yourself.

Independently verify the investment and the company.
Check warnings from ASIC and Moneysmart before investing.
Never invest based solely on social media posts, messaging groups, or online relationships.
Be skeptical of guaranteed returns.
Test withdrawals before investing larger amounts.

29/08/2026

✅ PACSI representative Nelia Sumcad attended the Community Leaders Forum hosted by SydWest Multicultural Services in Blacktown today.

The forum brought together community leaders, advocates and organisers who actively serve their communities and turn ideas into action. Discussions covered social cohesion, cost-of-living pressures, community harmony, community-led initiatives and practical ways of raising concerns with elected representatives and other decision-makers.

Thank you to SydWest Multicultural Services for providing this valuable opportunity to share ideas and strengthen cooperation across our diverse communities.

25/06/2026

✅ Join the See It Early, Act Early during National Diabetes Week 2026.

This forum on Diabetes will bring together health professionals and community leaders to talk about prevention, early detection, gestational diabetes, eye health, diet, and pre-diabetes care.

📅 Tuesday, 14 July 2026
⏰ 5.30pm refreshments | 6pm–7.45pm program
📍 Dooleys’ Regent St Pavilion, Regents Park

Please register by Thursday, 9 July by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Or fill out the online form : https://forms.office.com/r/y0xBVQPnn0

Let’s learn together, support one another, and help our community see it early and act early. 💙

REGISTER NOW!

25/06/2026

☀️ Philippine Australian Community Services(PACSI) was pleased to join Liwanag Festival 2026, marking Philippine Independence and celebrating the Filipino community here in Blacktown.

It was a good opportunity to connect with local families, listen to community stories, and share information about support services available to those who may need them.

Thank you to everyone who dropped by and to the organisers, Blacktown City Council and volunteers who brought the day together.

Maraming salamat po.

11/05/2026

✅ Join SydWest Multicultural Services for an upcoming Multicultural Road Safety session in Tagalog on 15 May!
This free session is designed to support Filipino families and community members with important road safety information for👶 Child car seat safety
Delivered in language, the session will help make our roads safer for everyone and ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities.
📅 15 May |11am-12pm
🗣 Tagalog
📍 Altrove Hilltop Park, Schofields
📞 (02) 9621 6633
📧 [email protected]
Spots are limited, so register today and share with your community!

SydWest Multicultural Services continues to deliver vital Multicultural Road Safety Information Sessions throughout 2026, helping our diverse communities stay informed and safe.

29/01/2026

Support is available.

If someone is experiencing mental health distress, or you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health, contact:

- Lifeline (24/7) crisis support 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline (24/7) support for children or young adults 1800 55 1800
- Beyond Blue (24/7) for mental health advice and support 1300 22 4636
- Mental Health Line (24/7) on 1800 011 511 for advice and connection to specialist mental health services
- Griefline for grief and loss support (7 days, 8am-8pm) 1300 845 745
- Transcultural Mental Health Line (Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.30pm) 1800 648 911.

In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

For more: http://health.nsw.gov.au/bondi-support-services

23/12/2025

Support is available.

If someone is experiencing mental health distress, or you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health, contact:
- Lifeline (24/7) crisis support 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline (24/7) support for children or young adults 1800 55 1800
- Beyond Blue (24/7) for mental health advice and support 1300 22 4636
- Mental Health Line (24/7) on 1800 011 511 for advice and connection to specialist mental health services
- Transcultural Mental Health Line (Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.30pm) 1800 648 911.

In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

For more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/Pages/services.aspx

23/12/2025

Need instant advice about a late-night fever?

Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

A registered nurse is available 24/7 to help you get the care your child needs. The nurse can find you a nearby GP, pharmacist or urgent care service, connect you to a paediatric specialist online or call you an ambulance if it is life threatening.

To find out more, visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/callhealthdirect

20/02/2024

🌟 PROMOTING WELLBEING AMONG OLDER FILIPINO AUSTRALIANS

✅ Join the Study!
We invite Filipino Australians, aged 65 and over, living in Australia outside of nursing homes, to share their experiences. Your insights will help us understand the effects of social isolation and loneliness among older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds on their health and well-being.

✅ PARTICIPATE AND WIN:
•Complete a survey in 15-25 minutes online or on paper.
•Enter a raffle to win one of nine $50 gift vouchers.
•Option to join a 45-minute interview about life in Australia with a $50 thank you voucher.

✅ SURVEY LINKS
English: https://redcap.link/SolaceSurvey
Tagalog: https://redcap.link/ucx8jkm0

✅ CONTACT THE RESEARCHERS(University of Wollongong):
Della Maneze ([email protected])
Maria Reyes ([email protected])

02/10/2023

➡️ PRE-POLL EARLY REFERENDUM VOTING STARTS TODAY

Early voting centres are opening this week!
That means you can vote before the official voting day.
Just think about when and how you want to cast your vote.
Make a plan that works for you!

You can find your closest voting location here: https://www.aec.gov.au/referendums/voting.htm

Early voting centres are opening next week!

Hundreds of early voting centres will be available for 2 weeks prior to voting day. Like federal elections, it is compulsory to vote in the referendum – consider your circumstances and plan how you will cast your vote.

You can find your closest voting location here: https://www.aec.gov.au/referendums/voting.htm