IWA works “from the community to the community”
IWA responds to the growing welfare needs of the Indonesian community in Sydney – Australia by providing services that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. IWA also participates in promoting awareness of multiculturalism, to make Australia a better place for all who call Australia, home.
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Our Mission Statement
The Indonesian Welfare Association is founded with heartfelt conviction, with the aim of helping Indonesian people in Sydney, Australia to lighten the load of their anguish, by providing important facilities and services that make life worth living.
IWA assist and deliver the highest quality welfare services to people of Indonesian speaking background and strive to be responsive to their needs with professionalism and efficiency
That values of love, care, respect, justice, honesty and openness, form the basis of our growth as people and our involvement in society.
IWA’s GROUPS
The Indonesian Welfare Association (IWA) established its first support group in 2002 in Marrickville. The aim was to provide support for the newly arrived members of the Indonesian community to come together, empower and build social network, as well as to provide information and assisting in their orientation to all aspects of life in Australia
At present, the Indonesian Welfare Association has managed to establish 5 other groups for the Indonesian community in Sydney. They are located around the Sydney metropolitan areas, i.e. in Alexandria, Maroubra, Punchbowl, Rouse Hill and West Ryde.
The groups offer a wide range of programs and activities, include:
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Promoting healthy & active lifestyle
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Providing women support, education & information
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Encouraged participation, social & recreational activities
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Promoting positive ageing program
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Promoting increased participation with other communities
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GET INVOLVED WITH IWA
DONATE
How your donations help?
Currently we are a small association with insufficient funds even for one part time worker thus we have numerous unpaid volunteers, and a Management committee who give of their time freely for no reward.
VOLUNTEER
By being involved as a volunteer you get :
- Volunteers are essential for our community.
- You can make a difference please give a few hours of your time, skill/experience and commitment on a regular basis and want to make a difference in the community
- Be a member or join the team of dedicated volunteers and contribute to the community.
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