Western Sydney Services for People from CALD Backgrounds We are incredibly lucky to live in one of the most diverse regions in Australia, with over half of our Western Sydney community born overseas. The diversity of our region is something we celebrate every day, yet it is often these community members who struggle to access the right health care to live full, happy lives.
So, which services in our region are making a real difference to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities?
Source: WentWest Annual Review 22/23
STARTTS Building Community Resilience The NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) helps people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds develop a sense of community and belonging to improve their wellbeing. Their dedicated team run group sessions such as art classes, yoga, English lessons, health workshops,
cultural days and outings to create a safe space for people to build trust, share their feelings and create a support network within the community. From running youth ambassador programs, to LGBTQIA+ support groups, to their Keeping in Contact (KiC) group for seniors, STARTTS run programs that welcome people from all backgrounds.
“This group has brought us together when we were living alone. We do different activities but really it is about getting to meet each other. This group has made us come together, to talk about the good and the bad. We were alone before but we have a community now. We belong.” - KiC member
Healthy Western Sydney is delivered by WentWest, the Western Sydney Primary Health Network.