Turkish Welfare - about us
Turkish Welfare Association Inc
(This information is courtesy of Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW)
Establishment
The Turkish Welfare Association was established in 1969 at
Marrickville under the name of Sydney Turkish Association. As a result
of changes, in 1974 it was renamed the Turkish Welfare Association. The
Association is managed by a President along with its comity members
selected by the community.
Association Objectives and Rules
To provide assistance to the Turkish community. To provide
information to those in the community who can speak little – no
English. The association is managed by a management committee selected
by the community. Most funding is provided by the Department of
Immigration and other grants and donations. We provide a community
worker and an assistant welfare worker with the aim of providing
services to the community.
Areas our Association Provides Assistance
- Settlement / Immigration
- Housing
- Education/Courses
- Authorisation of certificates from overseas countries
- Centrelink
- Health
- Legal issues and other related issues
In the event of not being able to provide the requested assistance,
we will refer you to the expert person or organisation to solve your
issue.
Group Works and Seminars
Our association provides workshops and seminars on topics that are
of interest to our community members. Community and Government
announcements are presented to our community through our seminars.
Regular workshops are held to benefit all members.
Our Newspaper
Free monthly newspaper. Addresses all news and issues that concern
our community. Offers advertising opportunities to community businesses
and service providers.
Functions
In an effort to bring our community together, we organize yearly
functions to celebrate Turkish National Days. One in particular is the
traditional Victory Ball.
Address:
33 North Parade Auburn NSW 2144
Postal Address:
PO BOX 676 Auburn NSW 1835
Phone: (02) 9649 7502 Fax: (02) 9649 6548
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The Turkish Welfare Association also sublets a section of their space to this school for the last 25 years:
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