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HMC - Hunter Multicultural Communities Inc

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HMC - Hunter Multicultural Communities Inc

HMC is the multicultural Peak Body for Northern NSW.

We are a not-for-profit connecting communities, generating evidence, and advocating to shape multicultural governance across Northern NSW. The HMC has grown to become a major provider of health, wellbeing, social and support programs to our Region's diverse established and emerging CALD communities, older persons, disenfranchised youth, special needs groups and wider public. With more than 70 comm

unity group members, a majority of which are representative of the established and emerging culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in this region. Funded by state and federal governments, the HMC continues its historical advocacy services to skilled migrants and humanitarian refugees making Newcastle their new home. Initially, from 1977 we established support services for our ageing post WWII European migrants who came to work in the steelmaking and manufacturing sectors who arrived from 1946 until 1973 predominantly as political and economic refugees from countries such as Poland, Italy, Greece, Macedonia, Austria, Hungary, Germany and Russia. In the following decades people arriving in Newcastle were increasingly from India, China, Philippines and Malaysia. African humanitarian refugees arriving mainly between 2004- 2009 were from a range of countries including Sudan, Congo, and Liberia. The current focus for humanitarian settlement in Newcastle is people seeking new horizons from countries such as Syria, Sudan, Iraq and Afghanistan. The HMC also works in conjunction with other Newcastle based community organisations providing specialised support for our diverse communities including a range of settlement, trauma counselling and rehabilitation, education, language, housing, health and wellbeing, welfare and safety services.

03/06/2026

Wonderful to see the Lord Mayor Gavin Morris supporting a at Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre Inc. services expo

01/06/2026

A warm welcome to our newest HMC members.

Please join us in welcoming: ✨
Newcastle Bangladeshi Community Inc.
A Splash of Colour Swimming
Hunter African Communities Council
Roots & Rhythms of Bangladesh Inc.
Nigerian Community of Newcastle & Hunter Region
Hunter African Women's Group
Newy Muslims Hub
Betty T - Spanish & Latin Lady's Group
Bipin P
Suad A

Join us, have your communities voice heard in regional decision making:https://huntermulticultural.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/APPLICATION-FOR-HMC-MEMBERSHIP-FORM.pdf

COVID 19 Venue Hire Follow Us We Love Volunteers Embracing a cohesive, equitable and respectful multicultural society that values, promotes and celebrates cultural, religious and linguistic diversity. Hunter Multicultural Communities recognise that we work on the unceded lands and waters of First Na...

28/05/2026

Fantastic day out for our clients ⭐️

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to our communities across the Hunter 🌙

Wishing all those celebrating a peaceful and joyful Eid al-Adha.

26/05/2026

HMC acknowledges the painful history and ongoing impacts of the Stolen Generations on National Sorry Day.

For many migrant communities the importance of family, culture, language, and belonging is deeply respected and valued. Yet, it is estimated that between 10–30% of First Nations children were forcibly removed from their families, communities, and culture, with many losing connection to language, identity, and history.

We stand with our First Nations communities and remember that truth-telling and keeping children connected to culture, family, and community must remain at the centre of how we move forward together.

Today, 26 May, we mark National Sorry Day.

National Sorry Day is a time to pause, remember and acknowledge the Stolen Generations.

This year’s theme, From Sorry to Action, reminds us that words alone are not enough. As we approach 30 years since the Bringing Them Home report was tabled, we honour the strength and resilience of survivors and acknowledge their ongoing commitment to truth-telling, healing and justice.

To find out more visit 👉 https://healingfoundation.org.au/stolen-generations/national-sorry-day/

25/05/2026

Happy Africa Day to all our community members and friends🌍🖤❤️💛💚

Today we celebrate the cultures, histories, contributions, and diversity of the many countries and peoples that make up the African continent.

21/05/2026

From the 20th - 23rd of May 2026, The University of Newcastle, Australia are hosting the 24th Biennial Conference on Balkan and South Slavic Linguistics, Literature and Folklore.

Balkan and South Slavic community members in Newcastle are encouraged to join.

Details about the conference are provided below.

18/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we proudly recognise the wonderful volunteers at HMC who generously give their time, care, and commitment to supporting our community.

Thank you for all that you do🌟

13/05/2026

Lovely day celebrating Mother’s Day with a beautiful high tea 💐☕

A huge thank you to the kitchen team Bobbie, Tara and Tayla for the amazing food, and thank you to the Waratah Male Voice Choir for the wonderful entertainment 🎶

Address

2A Platt Street
Waratah, NSW
2298

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

0249608248

Website

http://www.huntermulticultural.org.au/, https://au.linkedin.com/company/hunter-multicultural-communities-inc

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