Mt Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency (MECA)

Service Description

MECA works with local people to identify the needs of and improve settlement services to, migrants, refugees and emerging communities in the suburbs of Mount Druitt and the wider Blacktown Local Government Area. MECA aims to build resilient communities by providing appropriate orientation, information, referrals and assistance. The organisation is dedicated to improving social and economic outcomes for young people and promoting participation and inclusion in the broader community. MECA also works with local communities, individuals, government and service providers to promote community capacity building and social cohesion. MECA provides specialist youth services, which include community development, youth leadership and education and learning programs. MECA also runs a variety of workshops and programs which include English classes, Homework support, Citizenship classes, Drivers Education, Women's sewing lessons and workshops that revolve around the new Community Garden.

Alternate Names: MECA