Wesley Linlithgow Multicultural Centre

Wesley Linlithgow Multicultural Centre provides planned activities for socially isolated older people.

• enhance social participation
• reduce social isolation
• build intercultural understanding
• improve the quality of life of participants
• provide activities which are relevant and sensitive to the culturally diverse community in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne.
  
  

Referrals

You can contact Wesley Linlithgow Multicultural Centre yourself. Friends, family members, service professionals, doctors and others may also refer people who are frail and isolated.

Program Activities

Wesley Linlithgow Multicultural Centre operates Monday to Friday from premises in Ivanhoe. Our program provides an environment where individuals are encouraged to take part in interesting, meaningful, and sometimes new experiences.

• exercise and tai chi classes
• health education
• computer classes
• craft activities
• indoor and outdoor games
• gardening activities
• musical entertainment
• guest speakers
• bus outings to places of interest or other social activities
• significant cultural events and celebrations.

Morning tea and midday cooked meals are regularly provided.

These activities are a way to meet new people and enjoy an ethno-specific meal, and also an opportunity for individuals from specific ethnic groups to share experiences and common interests.

Become a Volunteer

• are aged 18 years and over
• would like to help improve the quality of life of older people
• have particular interests or skills that they would like to share
• are interested in organising activities or outings
• may speak more than one language
• may be interested in working with a specific cultural or language group

Wesley Linlithgow Multicultural Centre volunteers receive induction, training and ongoing support. Volunteers are required to undergo a police records check.

To find out more about volunteering, please contact us, or register online »

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