MOSAIC Program

MOSAIC runs a variety of programs, activities and classes including:

For more information on any of these programs or to register, phone 9777 7952 or email mosaic@willoughby.nsw.gov.au. Enrolment forms can be faxed to 9419 7725.

 

English Learning Program

English class

English classes are available at beginners, pre-intermediate, intermediate and advanced levels.  All classes are run by dedicated trained volunteers and held at MOSAIC Centre, 12 Brown Street, Chatswood. 

Joining a class is an excellent way to make new friends and gain confidence in English communication.  Learning English is a key to successful settlement in Australia. Classes cost $15 per term or $11 for seniors.

For more information on any of these classes, phone 9777 7952 or email to mosaic@willoughby.nsw.gov.au.

English Discussion Classes

This is a 1.5 hour session that runs once a week. It focuses on discussion topics of mutual interest, and is helped by trained volunteers.

English Conversation for Japanese Friendship Group

This is an intermediate level English conversation group that discusses current events and issues.

 

Multicultural Social Activities

MOSAIC Italian Social Group at the Spring Festival, September 2010

These groups all meet at MOSAIC Centre, 12 Brown Street, Chatswood, unless otherwise stated.

MOSAIC groups play an important role building social networks between people from the same cultural backgrounds, to reduce social isolation and language or cultural barriers during their arrival and settlement in Australia.  The groups further promote cultural diversity and interaction between the different cultures through their active involvement and participation in Council’s multicultural events.  

These groups plan activities for physical, social and psychological wellbeing with support and guidance from the MOSAIC Centre Coordinator.  They also actively participate in the decision making process and contribute to building a harmonious multicultural community in the City of Willoughby.

For more information on multicultural social activities phone 9777 7952 or email to mosaic@willoughby.nsw.gov.au.

MOSAIC Chinese Seniors Group - Every Thursday, 9.30am - 1pm.  Activities include Tai Chi, karaoke, games, cooking and information talks.

MOSAIC Chinese Social Group - Every Tuesday, 2.00pm - 4.30pm.  Activities include Tai Chi, line dance, karaoke, cooking and information talks.

MOSAIC Italian Social Group - Every Tuesday, 10.30am - 1.00pm at Beauchamp Park Hall, Nicholson Street, Chatswood. Activities include Tai Chi, dance, cooking and information talks.

MOSAIC Japanese Social Group - 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 11.30am-1pm, and 10am-2.30pm on 21 March, 16 May, 18 July, 19 September and 21 November. Activities include meditation, cooking and information talks. 

MOSAIC Korean Social Group - 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 9.30am - 2.30pm.  Activities include yoga, line dance, choir, cooking and information talks.

MOSAIC Malaysian Social Group - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 1pm - 2.30pm. Activities include cooking, dance, info talks and friendship.

MOSAIC Men - 1st Monday of each month, 10am-12.30pm - Cooking at MOSAIC, 2nd Thursday of each month, 10am - 12pm - Table Tennis at Chatswood Youth Centre (Cnr Albert Ave & Victor St), 3rd Thursday of each month, 10am-2pm - Bushwalking and lunch.

MOSAIC Sangam-Indian Social Group - 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 10.00am - 12.30pm.  Activities include games, cooking, information talks and friendship building activities.

MOSAIC Thai Women’s Wellbeing and Support Group - 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, 1pm - 3pm. Activities include cooking, dance, info talks and friendship.

Leisure Activities

The majority of these activities are held during school term periods at MOSAIC Centre, 12 Brown Street, Chatswood.  The standard fee is $15 per term or $11 for seniors, unless otherwise stated. 

For more information phone 9777 7952 or email to mosaic@willoughby.nsw.gov.au.

MOSAIC 3D Card Making - 2nd Thursday of each month, 1.00pm - 3.00pm, $4 per session.

MOSAIC Chinese Calligraphy Class - Tuesday, 1pm-2.30pm.

MOSAIC Chinese Knotting - Wednesday, 1pm - 3pm, $5 per session.

MOSAIC Flower Making Class - Tuesday, 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

MOSAIC Japanese Folk Dance Group - Friday, 10am - 12noon.

MOSAIC Jewellery Making Class - Tuesday, 11.30am - 1.00pm.

MOSAIC Korean Traditional Dance Group - Thursday, 1.00pm - 3.30pm.

MOSAIC Multicultural Taiwanese Dance Group - Monday, 9.30am - 11.30am at Beauchamp Park Hall, Nicholson Street, Chatswood.

MOSAIC Origami Class - 1st and 3rd Friday, 1.30pm - 3.30pm and 3rd Friday, 1.30pm - 3.30pm, $2 per session, bring scrap paper for practice.

MOSAIC Tai Chi Group - Monday, 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

MOSAIC Taiwanese Women’s Group’s Yoga - Monday, 12.30pm - 2.00pm and Friday, 12.00pm - 1.00pm.

    Chinese knotting

    Origami

    Tai Chi

 

Community Language Program

Mandarin class, August 2009

MOSAIC Centre offers opportunities for you to learn and polish a language other than English such as Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Spanish and French. These classes run by native speakers are held at MOSAIC Centre, 12 Brown Street, Chatswood. Classes cost $15 per term, or $11 for seniors.

For more information about any of these classes, phone 9777 7952 or email mosaic@willoughby.nsw.gov.au. 

 

Other Programs

Tax Help Program - Approved and trained volunteers from the Australian Taxation Office help people from low-income groups fill out simple tax returns between July and October. Bookings are essential.

Lower North Shore Multicultural Aged Day Care Program - Wednesday, 10.00am - 3.00pm at the Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor St, Chatswood. Join the HACC funded activity program on Wednesdays to meet new friends and enjoy stimulating activities, gentle exercise and a monthly excursion.  Morning tea and hot lunch provided.  Transport assistance available.  Small fee applies.  For more information phone the Aged Day Care Co-ordinator on 9777 7526 or Ethnic Service Co-ordinator on 9777 7992.

Australian Chinese Community Association - Respite Care - Tuesday (except 4th Tuesday), 10.00am - 2.00pm.  Respite program for elderly Chinese people.  For more information phone ACCA at the Northern Centre on 9412 3488 or 0413 829 863.

Skilled Migrant Mentoring Program - Thursday, 9.30am - 4.00pm. Employment, mentoring, work experience and Skillmax.  For more information phone 9970 1000 or business@nbcc.nsw.edu.au.

CommunityNet - Japan Club of Sydney - 2nd Saturday of each month, 1.00pm - 4.00pm.  Settlement services to Japanese speaking newcomers.  For more information phone 0449 581 683.

Chinglish Bilingual Toastmasters Club - 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 6.15pm - 8.30pm. Public speaking practice in Chinese and English. For more information phone 04222 75 155 or 0405 464 911 or email ChinglishTMC@gmail.com.

Willoughby City Council’s Youth Action Group - 1st Monday of each month, 4.30pm - 6.00pm. For more information phone 9777 7986.

Evangelical Free Church: Uni and Worker Group - 3rd Friday, 6.30pm - 9.30pm.  Sunday School - Sunday, 8.30am-12.30pm. For more information phone 9415 6044.

Sydney Cantonese Opera Inc. - Sunday, 1.00pm - 6.00pm. Singing practice and building social network.  For more information phone 0414 305 228.

Bori Korean Buddhist Society Inc. - Thursday, 7.00pm - 9.00pm.  For more information phone 0403 590 308.