NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service Multicultural communication and social marketing to Government health-funded services.

The NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (MHCS) is a state-wide service funded by the NSW Ministry of Health (MoH) to develop and provide multilingual health resources, multicultural social marketing and health communication campaigns. MHCS has a website that hosts over 400 free downloadable multilingual health resources on a variety of health topics in 65 languages. MHCS NSW offers a nu

mber of services ranging from translation, ethnic media advice, and research to the production and distribution of multilingual resources.

🌿Thank you all for being part of Multicultural Health Week 2026🌿 Last week, communities across NSW came together for Mul...
08/09/2026

🌿Thank you all for being part of Multicultural Health Week 2026🌿

Last week, communities across NSW came together for Multicultural Health Week (31 August–6 September), highlighting this year’s theme: “Improving our mental health and wellbeing through physical activity.”

The week was officially launched at the State Library of NSW by NSW Minister for Health The Hon Ryan Park MP , alongside Minister for Mental Health The Hon Rose Jackson MLC.

The launch featured the Multicultural Health Week 2026 video and an engaging panel discussion facilitated by Lisa Woodland, Director, NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service, with Susan Pearce AM, Secretary, NSW Health; Professor Tracey O’Brien AM, NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO, Cancer Institute NSW; Dr Jackie Curtis, Clinical Lead, Youth Mental Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and Executive Director, Mindgardens Neuroscience Network; and Sue Advani, Community Representative and a founding member of in the Room Inc.

Throughout the week, we shared community stories about staying active for better mental health and wellbeing, while communities across NSW also marked Multicultural Health Week through their own events and activities.

Thank you to our speakers, partners, health professionals, multicultural media, community organisations and everyone who took part.

The week may be over, but the wellbeing journey continues. 💚 Keep moving in a way that works for you.

📖 Learn more about Multicultural Health Week 2026:
https://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/campaigns-and-projects/multicultural-health-week/multicultural-health-week-2026

🌿 Has the past week inspired you to move more for your mental health and wellbeing?Multicultural Health Week may be over...
07/09/2026

🌿 Has the past week inspired you to move more for your mental health and wellbeing?

Multicultural Health Week may be over, but the journey towards better mental health and wellbeing continues.

We have received many stories sharing personal experiences of how physical activity has supported mental health and wellbeing. If reading these stories brings up distressing feelings, or if you are feeling overwhelmed, support is available:
• Talk to someone you trust
• Speak with your family doctor
• Call Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24 hours a day) — call TIS National on 131 450 for language support
• Call the Transcultural Mental Health Line: 1800 648 911 (weekdays, 9:00 am–4:30 pm)
• Call Witness to War: 1800 845 198 (weekdays, 10:00 am–7:00 pm)

📖 Share your story and read more stories from Multicultural Health Week 2026:
https://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/campaigns-and-projects/multicultural-health-week/multicultural-health-week-2026/submit_your_story/share_a_story


(Image source: John's story)

What can a walk, a dance, a game or simply moving more do for your mental health?Physical activity can help improve slee...
04/09/2026

What can a walk, a dance, a game or simply moving more do for your mental health?

Physical activity can help improve sleep, boost energy and confidence, lift your mood and reduce stress and anxiety.

🌏 Learn more in our translated factsheet, Improving our mental health and wellbeing through physical activity, with practical information for people of all ages.

✅ Read and download the factsheet:
https://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/campaigns-and-projects/multicultural-health-week/multicultural-health-week-2026/resources

04/09/2026

Do you need to receive travel vaccinations if you’re travelling back to your country of birth?

NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant and GP Dr Anju Aggarwal discuss this question and more in the first episode of Talk Health Across Cultures, a series focusing on health topics and multicultural communities.

Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXly_BQVCl8&t=4s

Find out more about Talk Health Across Cultures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXly_BQVCl8&t=4s

04/09/2026

Multicultural Health Week starts today.

Over the coming week, let’s make physical activity for better mental health and physical wellbeing a priority for communities across NSW.

Be it walking, dancing, swimming or any other physical activity, moving with your friends and community can reduce stress, improve sleep, boost energy and mood, and lower the risk of cancer and other chronic health conditions.

Follow NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service for simple, practical ideas to help you and your community become more active in everyday life.

Learn more about the benefits of physical activity for mental health and wellbeing: www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/healthy-living/getting-active/physical-activity-and-mental-health

04/09/2026

Εβδομάδα Πολυπολιτισμικής Υγείας 2026
31 Αυγούστου – 6 Σεπτεμβρίου
Βελτίωση της ψυχικής μας υγείας και ευεξίας μέσω της σωματικής δραστηριότητας

Η σωματική δραστηριότητα είναι ένας αποτελεσματικός και προσβάσιμος τρόπος για να υποστηρίξουμε την ψυχική μας υγεία και ευεξία σε κάθε ηλικία. Για παιδιά, ενήλικες και ηλικιωμένους, η τακτική σωματική δραστηριότητα μπορεί να βελτιώσει τον ύπνο, να αυξήσει τα επίπεδα ενέργειας, να ενισχύσει την αυτοπεποίθηση και την αυτοεκτίμηση και να συμβάλει στην επίτευξη καλύτερης διάθεσης και συγκέντρωσης. Η σωματική δραστηριότητα βοηθά επίσης στη μείωση του στρες, στην ανακούφιση των συμπτωμάτων άγχους και στη μείωση του κινδύνου καρκίνου και χρόνιων ιατρικών παθήσεων.

https://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/campaigns-and-projects/multicultural-health-week/multicultural-health-week-2026

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