Our services are funded by the NSW Government, Department of Communities and Justice under the Community and Family Support (CAFS) program; The Australian Government, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing under the Commonwealth Home Support (CHSP) program; and the Department of Home Affairs Settlement, Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) program.
Community and Family Support (CAFS) program
The CAFS program links families and young people facing difficult circumstances with free, community-based services.
Our services include:
- Advocacy & Support
- Case Management
- Education & Skills Development
- Employment Pathway Facilitation
- Information, Advice & Referral
- Social Participation
Settlement, Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) Program
The SETS program aims to equip and empower humanitarian entrants, other eligible permanent migrants (excluding Australian citizenship), and their communities to address their settlement needs.
It focuses on:
- improving social participation
- economic well-being
- independence
- personal well-being
- community connectedness
Social Support and Community Engagement
Under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), the Social Support and Community Engagement service comprises services that support a person’s need for social connection and participation in community life.
The CHSP provides entry-level support to help older people continue to live safely and independently at home and in their communities. It is available to people aged
65 years and over, and Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over.
The service at NMA includes:
- Transport services, pick up and drop off
- Morning tea and lunch
- Information on healthy ageing
- Outings and picnics
- Participation in local events such as Harmony Day, Refugee Week, and Seniors Week
- Social participation with a selection of activities, games, computer skills, and more
Regular activities include:
- TAFE skill development programs
- Art-making workshops
- Pottery classes
- Drumming group sessions
- English conversation classes
- School holiday activities
- Senior social support groups
- Gentle exercise classes
- Information sessions
- Multicultural groups
- Employment pathway supports
Most of the NMA’s activities are free for eligible clients. You can find out more in our What’s on section
