Nepean Multicultural Access - NMA

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

🌏✨ We celebrate Refugee Week 2026 ✨🌏

We kicked off with an Acknowledgement of Country from Stephen Ainsworth, district manager of Aboriginal mental health services at our local health district, who set the tone for a day full of culture, connection and joy at St Marys Memorial Hall 🙏

🎶 And what a show it was:
💃 Indian & African dance groups – Oxley Park Public School students in the spotlight
🎵 "We are One" – Penrith Refugee & Migrant Playgroup melted hearts
🥁 Drumming from Colyton Public School students AND the NMA Drummers
💃 Bollywood beats that had everyone up and moving
🎤 Turkish songs from Kubra and Veli Toprak, who turned the hall into a dance floor!

Huge thanks to every performer, speaker, volunteer and community member who made today unforgettable 💙

29/05/2026

Calling all NMA Sewing Groups!!
🎉 TAFE INFORMATION SESSION – COMMUNITY DAY 🎉

📍 Venue: MG25 – Building M, TAFE NSW Mt Druitt
📅 Monday 1 June 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 12:30pm

Are you ready to take the next step along the pathway to study? 📚✨
This Community Day is designed for students in community programs who are interested in continuing their learning journey during Term 3 (July–September 2026).

✅ Learn about courses starting in July
✅ Meet teachers and ask questions
✅ Get help with enrolment
✅ Explore exciting training opportunities

🗓️ Schedule:
📍 9:00am – Meet Supapon at Block A (near TAFE Canteen)
👗 10:00am – Block M, Room MG25 – Fashion Program Showcase
👨‍🍳 11:30am – Block B – Commercial Cooking & Hospitality

🌟 All are welcome! Bring a friend and discover TAFE NSW Mt Druitt.

20/05/2026

🌏💜 Refugee Week 2026 – *A Million Stories* 💜🌏

Join us to celebrate the cultures and contributions of refugees in our community during Refugee Week 2026. 🤝✨

📅 Wednesday 17 June 2026
🕤 9:30am – 1:30pm
📍 St Marys Memorial Hall
29 Swanston Street, St Marys NSW 2760

Enjoy a welcoming morning of connection and community, and be inspired by former refugees who share their stories. Relax with LIVE cultural music and dancing. A light lunch and childcare are provided 🍽️💬

🚌 Easy access via regular buses from St Marys Railway Station
Routes: 770, 775, 776 & 779
Ample Parking
📞 Bookings are essential – Booking by 10 June
Phone: 02 9833 2416
Email: [email protected]

A million stories, journeys, voices, and experiences that make our community stronger and richer. Every story matters. ❤️🌍

20/04/2026

🎉🌈 Join the Fun at St Marys Community Centre! 🌈🎉
Looking for something fun and friendly? Come along and be part of a vibrant, multicultural community 💛

NMA have a fantastic range of activities and classes for everyone to enjoy - whether you want to get creative 🎨, stay active 💃, learn a new skill 📚, or connect with others 🤝
✨ Everyone is welcome!

We warmly encourage people of all abilities to join in and feel part of something special.

💡 Bring a friend, meet new people, and enjoy a supportive and inclusive space.

📥 Check out what’s on and plan your visit:
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📍 Venue: St Marys Community Centre, 29 Swanston Street, St Marys NSW 2760
📞 Bookings essential: 9833 2416

08/04/2026

🎉🍽️ Leaving the NEST! 🐣✨
Today we are celebrate our amazing local participants graduating from OzHarvest’s NEST program! 🎓💛
Over the past 6 weeks, this wonderful group has shared plenty of fun while learning how to create healthy, simple, and low-cost meals for everyday life 🥕🍳🥗. Each session was filled with interactive activities, hands-on cooking classes, and we enjoyed creating delicious meals together 🤝🍲
This week’s menu? 😍
🍚 Flavour-packed fried rice
🧁 Freshly baked banana muffins
A huge congratulations to everyone involved as you’ve built skills, confidence, and connections that will last well beyond the program 💫
👀 Watch this space… for another NEST program!
🥦💚

31/03/2026

🌏💃🕺🎉 Harmony Day Highlights! 🎉🕺💃🌏

On Harmony Day, local people came together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Penrith with joy! 🎶✨

Hosts Ritta Hakkoum and Ruth Yigletu warmly welcomed over 260 local community members to St Marys Memorial Hall, creating a safe-space full of cultural celebration 🤝🌺

🖤💛❤️ Wiradjuri man Mitch Beggs-Mowczan from Wentworth Healthcare opened the event with an acknowledgment of Dharug Country, highlighting the strength of collaboration through Penrith’s Multicultural Interagency.

🏙️ Penrith Mayor, Councillor Todd Carney, spoke about the powerful and positive impact migration has on our local economy and vibrant cultural landscape 🌈

💬 NMA President Grant Wiblin reminded us that, despite challenges around the world, we are all essentially the same when we come together on Harmony Day ❤️

🎭✨ The energy was unforgettable as participants brought culture to life through performances and a colourful parade! Young people from Oxley Park Public School and Chiefly College, Dunheved lit up the stage alongside community members, sharing pride and creativity through drumming and dancing🎤💃

🌍💛 Everybody belongs✨🎉

17/03/2026

🌿🥁 Join the drummers and connect with others! ☕🌞
Come along and enjoy a relaxed morning with the NMA Drummers at Wattle Park in North St Marys and connect with other friendly local people.
📅 Thursday 19 March,
Drop in from 9-11am
📍 Wattle Park, North St Marys
☕ Enjoy a barista-made coffee or tea on us
🥁 Listen to the uplifting NMA drummers
🤝 Catch up with friends or meet new ones
ℹ️ Find out about local services & care for your health & housing needs
It’s FREE to drop in and everyone is welcome. Bring a friend or simply come as you are – we’d love to see you there! 🌼💛

Join us at Village Café this March and enjoy a FREE barista-made coffee while making new friends, and connecting with free local support services

Drop in– no bookings required.

📍 Kingswood | 9:30am to 11:30am

📍 North St Marys | 9:00am to 11:30am

📍 Llandilo | 9:00am to 11:30am

North St Marys now runs 9:00am-11:00am to support school drop-off at St Marys North Public School, located next to Wattle Park.

See you at Village Café — come make new friends in your neighbourhood!

To find out more, visit the link in comments.