ICSA firmly believes that education, awareness and improved access to opportunities for people in crisis is a pathway to supporting their own needs, building resilience and gaining greater independence.
Our Community Connections program focuses on achieving these ends, particularly through reaching out to those who are socially isolated, limited by language or need to build networks for leisure, sport or employment.
We have developed opportunities for people to come together and discuss their issues within a safe space. Sharing experiences, confronting situations and discussing options in an open, secure forum helps people feel less isolated and more confident to address their issues on a personal level.
Chat n Chai
A facilitated women’s group who meet to learn new skills, gain information, create networks, make friends, socialise and take a break.
These groups are held when funding is available. Click on Events & Activities to view sessions and book.
CnC facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/552942991761967
Chess n Chai
A facilitated men’s group who meet to connect, learn new skills, gain information, create networks, make friends, socialise and take a break. The chess is used to explore role models.
These groups are held when funding is available. Click on Events & Activities to view sessions and book.
Welfare Clinics
ICSA run drop in welfare clinics in a range of community locations where people in need can access services like language support, assisting in making calls, explaining systems and processes, help with document reading/drafting, JP services and referral to professional services depending on the issue.
These welfare clinics are held when funding is available. Click Events & Activities to view sessions and book.
Shame Project
ICSA is endeavouring to bring issues of concern within the CALD community to light through a story writing challenge. Selected works are then presented to the community through theatre or in other storytelling formats.
Social Calendar
ICSA has a social calendar Facebook page where the community and services can share their events.
https://www.facebook.com/ICSA-Social-Calendar-734906910030482
Contact us on info@icsa.net.au