Cultural Groups
- Cultural Vietnamese Women's Group
- Healthy Vietnamese Elderly Group
- Fitzroy Vietnamese Elderly Group
- Iranian and Afghani Women's Group
- Turkish Women's Support Group
Cultural Vietnamese Women's Group
Women, and occasionally men, join this group for a hearty session of Tai Chi followed by a shared lunch.
Venue: Collingwood Centre
Time: Thursdays, 11am to 2 pm
Contact: Bich Ha
9349 7333
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Healthy Vietnamese Elderly Group
Social support group for Vietnamese people over 60 years. Activities include guest speakers, discussions about general interest and health topics, occasional cooking, and outings.
Venue: 31-33 Harmsworth Street, Collingwood
Time: Every second week - Wednesday, 11.30am to 1.30pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Bich Ha
9349 7333
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Fitzroy Vietnamese Elderly Group
It provides opportunities for women and men from similar cultural backgrounds, who speak Chinese and Vietnamese, to meet with each other. A wide range of activities ranging from gentle exercises to discussions on health and social issues and outings.
Venue: Fitzroy Centre
Time: Fridays, 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Cost: Free, except for contributions to specific events
Contact: Van Nguyen
9411 3555
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Iranian and Afghani Women's Group
A social group, mainly for women who are affected by their experience as refugees. The aim is to provide a safe environment in their new community, reduce isolation and the opportunity to explore activities and health needs relevant to the women. Health and welfare discussions, sewing sessions, social outings and cultural celebrations are some of the activities on offer.
Venue: Collingwood Centre
Time: Fridays, 2pm to 4pm
Cost: Free
Interpreters: Available in Dari and Persian if needed
Contact: Maggie Abdelmalak
9411 4333
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Turkish Women's Support Group
Social support, health education, art classes, skill development and occasional excursions for women of all ages. Interpreters can be provided if necessary.
Venue: Collingwood Neighbourhood House,
253 Hoddle Street, Collingwood
Time: Mondays, 1pm to 3pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Guzide Besnek
9417 4856
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