Cultural organisations
During your stay in Adelaide you may wish to contact cultural organisations, groups or societies for recreation, celebration of national days, welfare advice or support.
The following information may be useful:
Services
- Multicultural Communities Council of SA Inc. (MCC SA)
- South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission (SAMEAC)
- Migrant Resources Centre of SA Inc. (MRC)
- Interpreting and Translating Centre (ITC)
Multicultural Communities Council of SA Inc (MCC SA)
111 Woodville Road, Woodville SA 5011
ph: 8345 5266
fax: 8345 5277
email: mccsa@mccsa.org.au
http://www.mccsa.org.au/
The MCC SA reflects, represents and advocates on behalf of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities for the achievement of a peaceful, harmonious and prosperous multicultural South Australia.
Established in 1995 as a result of the merger of the former Ethnic Communities Council (ECC) and United Ethnic Communities (UEC), the MCC has a membership of over 200 organisations and individuals. It continues to grow as new applications for membership are received and assessed regularly.
South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission (SAMEAC)
24 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000
ph: 8226 1944
fax: 8226 1955
free call: 1800 063 535
email: multicultural@sa.gov.au
http://www.multicultural.sa.gov.au
The role of SAMEAC is to
- advise the Minister on matters relating to multicultural and ethnic affairs by facilitating communication between the Government and ethnic communities, identifying issues and providing advice
- promote multiculturalism as an integral part of the State's social and economic policies
- inform and increase understanding and appreciation of the benefits of diversity and work towards an inclusive society
- endeavour to increase the awareness of the services available to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- promote social harmony amongst ethnic communities and the wider community
- foster and support community development activities within ethnic communities
- lead and manage multicultural initiatives in partnership with other organisations and the wider community.
Migrant Resource Centre of SA Inc (MRC)
59 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000
ph: 8217 9500
fax: 8217 9555
email: admin@mrcsa.com.au
http://www.mrcsa.com.au
The MRC provides a range of settlement services for migrants and refugees through its central office and by appointment at the Salisbury office, including:
- case management of clients’ settlement where relevant
- counselling on consumer, legal, family and other matters
- migration information and advice
- emergency relief
- welfare advice and referral
- group support programs for young people, women, older people and men in need
- access to community support and resources
- crisis assistance
- accommodation assistance
- community facilities
- referral to specialist services.
Interpreting and Translating Centre (ITC)
59 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000
ph: 8217 9500
fax: 8217 9555
email: itc@sa.gov.au
www.translate.sa.gov.au
The ITC was established in 1975 and provides interpreting and translating services to public and private sector agencies and to individuals in over 80 languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The ITC is the only interpreting and translating service provider in South Australia and one of only two in Australia to have achieved Quality Assurance Certification in the provision of interpreting and translating.
Secular support
Muslim Women's Association of SA Inc.
1st Floor, Torrens Building
220 Victoria Square
Adelaide SA 5000
ph / fax: 08 8212 0800
United Afghan Association of SA (Sunni and Shia welcome)
23 Coglin Street
Adelaide 5000
Contact: Hassan Varasi
ph: 0438371208
Organisations
| Organisations | Telephone number |
|---|---|
| Adelaide Lithuanian Society Inc | 8362 4931 |
| Australia-Brunei Darussalam Business Council | 8221 5722 |
| Australia-China Friendship Society | 8272 9763 |
| Bulgarian Educational & Friendly Soc. Inc. | 8356 3254 |
| Cambodian Australian Association Inc. | 8281 9811 |
| Chinese Association of SA | 8297 0098 |
| Chinese Language & Cultural Advice | 8352 6128 |
| Chinese Welfare Services of SA | 8212 2988 |
| Croatian Community Council SA | 8346 4099, 8235 0511 |
| Dom Polski (Polish) Centre | 8223 3884 |
| Dutch Community (utch Social & Welfare Club) Inc. | 8281 1441 |
| Ethnic Schools Assoc. of SA Inc. | 8301 4814 |
| German Association Inc. | 8232 2082 |
| German Language School | 0412 233 041 |
| Greek Orthodox Community of SA Inc. | 8231 4307 |
| Indian Australian Association of SA Inc. | 8364 1414 |
| Irish Australian Association Inc. | 8212 3767 |
| Italian Centre | 8223 2417 |
| Jewish Community Services Inc. | 8212 0077 |
| Laos Association of SA Inc. | 8283 0378 |
| Latvians in South Australia website | |
| Macedonian Community - Cultural Centre | 8347 1401 |
| Malaysian Students Association (My SA) | |
| Overseas Chinese Association | 8445 7355 |
| Spanish Latino Americana Association | 8250 7755 |
| Royal Caledonian Society of SA Inc. | 8379 2515 |
| Ukrainian Community | 0417 889 274 |
| Vietnamese Community in SA | 8447 8821 |
| United Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation of SA | 8447 8477 |
Places of worship and religious organisations
- Adelaide Progressive Jewish Congregation, 39 Hackney Road, Hackney, ph: 8362 8281
- Adelaide Hebrew Congregation, 13 Flemington Road Glenside, ph: 8338 2922
- The Adelaide Mosque, 20 Little Gilbert St, Adelaide, ph: 8231 6443
- Islamic Society and Council of South Australia, 658 Marion Road Parkholme, ph: 8277 8725
- Islamic Arabic Centre & Al-Khalil Mosque Corner Torrens Rd and Audley St Woodville North, ph: 8268 1944
- Islamic Society of SA Inc. & Wandana Mosque 52 Wandana Ave Gilles Plains, ph: 8396 0781
- Beit Shalom Synagogue, 39-41 Hackney Road HACKNEY 8362 8281
- Buddha House Centre for Advances Buddhist Studies, 3 Nelson Street Fullarton, ph: 8379 9153
- Buddhist Temple, 45 Smith Street Thebarton, ph: 8443 5856
- Ganesha Hindu Temple, 3A Dwyer Road Oaklands Park, ph: 8298 1278
- Sikh Society of SA Inc. 10 Mt Barker Road Glen Osmond, ph: 8379 4420
- Korean Uniting Church, 40 Third Avenue St Morris, ph: 8336 3421
- St Francis Xavier's Cathedral (Catholic), 19 Wakefield Street Adelaide, ph: 8231 3551
- St Peter's Cathedral (Anglican), 27 King William Street Adelaide, ph: 8267 4551
- Serbian Orthodox Parish-Community of St Sava, 1 Mary Street Hindmarsh, ph: 8346 9044
- Greek Orthodox Parish-Community of St George, 60 Rose Street Mile End, ph: 8443 7666
- Russian Orthodox Church of St Nicholas, 41 Greenhill Road, Wayville, ph: 8274 1872
This list has been compiled by the Learning and Teaching Unit, last updated, September 2012.
For a full listing of churches and places of worship please visit www.yellowpages.com.au