Caring for Our Carers: An Evening of Appreciation, Connection and Support

ARAB NEWS (Canterbury-Bankstown -Sydney ) On Tuesday, 13 October, 2MFM hosted its Caring for Our Carers Appreciation Event, supported by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), in recognition of National Carers Week and this year’s theme, “Care for a Carer: Making Carers Visible”.

The event brought together carers from multicultural backgrounds to recognise their contributions, connect with others and learn about available support services. Discussions focused on mental health, emotional wellbeing, self-care and the often unseen challenges of caring.

Maria Magias delivered an informative presentation, offering practical advice on managing caring responsibilities, recognising emotional fatigue and accessing support. Mr Ahmad Mazloum provided Arabic translation to ensure the information was accessible to Arabic-speaking attendees.

MC Nadia Zahr welcomed guests and introduced the program, with Hajjah Hanadi Alshelh providing Arabic translation. The evening began with a Quran recitation by Daniel Beiruti, a student from Al Amanah College.

Islamic Adviser Brother Muhammad Zahab then spoke about the Islamic virtues of caring for loved ones, highlighting the importance of patience, compassion and kindness.

A special moment of the evening was the presentation of appreciation gifts to carers, acknowledging their dedication, sacrifices and the important role they play in supporting their families and communities.

The event concluded with a buffet dinner, allowing attendees to share experiences, build connections and engage with fellow carers and service providers.

Through this initiative, 2MFM reinforced its commitment to supporting multicultural communities by raising awareness of available services and creating opportunities for carers to feel recognised, valued and supported.

Every carer deserves to be cared for, too.

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