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Supporting culturally and linguistically diverse community (CALD) in Alice Springs.

MCSCA is the only organisation in Alice Springs that provides settlement assistance to migrants and refugees.

• MCSCA has a continuing role in representing, assisting community understanding and acceptance of cultural diversity and promoting multiculturalism.
• MCSCA assists newly formed CALD groups and support social and cultural activities for individuals and families and to become part of the wider community.
• MCSCA provide and assist in the provision of more appropriate, consistent and regular liaison between CALD individuals and communities and other organisations, employers, service providers and government departments.
• MCSCA also provides the following activities/programs:
  • provision of case work, referrals and support to migrants/refugees.
  • mentoring and developing multicultural communities.
  • provision of information sessions on range of subjects based on current needs such as governance, legal issues, health, employment, parenting and family violence.
  • assist clients with citizenship application and preparation for test.
  • organising multicultural events such as Harmony Day and End of Year Gathering and monthly BBQ-Meet & Greet for new migrants in Alice Springs.

Multicultural Playgroup – “SusuMama”

MCSCA run 2 playgroups per week for newly arrived parents with babies and small children (from birth-4 years old) on Monday and Friday from 9.30 – 11.30am at the Alice Springs Youth and Community Centre.  The playgroup provides activities for parents and children and assist with their integration into the Australian society.