A special toll free phone service providing people with health information in their language has begun operating as part of Multicultural Health Week (26 July – 1 August 2010).

Minister for Health, Carmel Tebbutt said the health phone lines would be in five languages – Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Korean and Vietnamese – and would operate as a pilot until August 15.

“Multicultural Health Week is a wonderful opportunity to promote the range of health services available to people whose first language may not be English.”

Also to be launched during Multicultural Health Week are two new resources. Languages of the World and Multicultural Communities in NSW is a useful resource for those working with multicultural communities and identifies the different languages and cultural diversity in NSW.

The Multicultural Health Week Services Booklet lists key contacts and organisations in NSW that work specifically with CALD groups, as well as key contacts in local councils in NSW.

For more information on Multicultural Health Week read more...(PDF) or visit www.multiculturalhealthweek.com or call 9816 0347. Toll free Health Information Phone Lines:
Chinese 1800 501 952
Arabic 1800 501 953
Dari 1800 112 954
Korean 1800 091 424
Vietnamese 1800 082 979

Member for Marrickville Carmel Tebbutt joined NSW Premier Kristina Keneally to announce the inclusion of the GreenWay as part of the light rail extension to Dulwich Hill. 

The GreenWay has been championed by the local community for many years and will deliver an environmentally sustainable, integrated transport corridor.

It will create a continuous cycle and walking path between the Cooks River and Iron Cove – providing improved connectivity for commuters, and recreational cyclists and joggers. It will also enhance and expand upon existing nature habitats and bushcare sites along the rail corridor – protecting precious native flora and fauna.

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The NSW Government has extended the closing date for applications under the $35 million 2010 Community Building Partnership program for two weeks Friday 6 August 2010.

The Community Building Partnership program provides funding of $300,000 in every electoral district in NSW for community groups and local councils to build or upgrade local facilities.

Member for Marrickville Carmel Tebbutt is encouraging organisations and local councils to take advantage of the extended deadline and apply for funding to build and improve community facilities in their local area.

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NSW Minister for Community Services Linda Burney and Member for Marrickville Carmel Tebbutt  have announced extra funding of $30,000 for Twenty10, an organisation that helps young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the inner West.
Speaking at the launch of Twenty10’s strategic plan Ms Burney said Twenty10 is a highly-regarded organisation with a 28-year history of working with youth across NSW.
“It provides services for young people who are same-sex attracted, gender diverse or questioning their sexuality or gender,” Ms Burney said. “It does excellent work by offering them assistance in finding accommodation and by also addressing the underlying issues associated with homelessness."

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