ADRA Community Centre Macquarie Fields

Last week was National Volunteer Week and honestly, our centre wouldn't run the way it does without the people who quietly show up, help out, give their time, carry others, and never ask for recognition.

To every volunteer connected to our community, thank you. Whether you help once a week, once a month, behind the scenes, in the kitchen, with our families, students, food support, set up, clean up, transport, admin, or simply being a safe person for someone having a hard day, you matter more than you probably realise.

Volunteering isn't just “helping out.” It changes lives, builds connection, restores dignity, and reminds people they aren't alone.

We see you.
We appreciate you.
And we're grateful you choose to walk alongside our community. 💚

Please take a moment to watch this beautiful video for National Volunteer Week.

National Volunteer Week 2026 Thank you to all of our volunteers across Australia! You are the heart and soul of our projects and we are so grateful for your commitment and service to you...

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This week is National Volunteer Week and at ADRA we have so much to be grateful for! Our work would not be possible without our incredible team of volunteers. From op shops to food pantries, our volunteers are on the ground serving their communities and making the world a better place 🙏
THANK YOU for the wonderful impact you are having and for showing love to your community. If you know one of our fantastic volunteers, give them a shout out in the comments 🎉

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums, grandmothers, aunties and mother figures in our community 💐💜

Today we celebrate the love, strength, patience and care that mothers and carers give every single day. Your support, kindness and sacrifices help shape families and strengthen our community.

Today we also hold space for:
🌸 Those missing their mums or loved ones
🌸 Single parents carrying both roles with strength
🌸 New mums beginning their motherhood journey
🌸 Grandmothers, carers and women who nurture others with love
🌸 Anyone finding today a little difficult

From all of us at ADRA Community Centre Macquarie Fields, thank you for all that you do. We appreciate you, we celebrate you, and we wish you a day filled with love, peace and happiness 💕

🌺 Flower Making Workshop 🌺

Kia ora everyone,

We’ve got something special happening next week. Come join us for a hands on workshop where culture meets creativity.

Learn the meaning behind wearing flowers behind the ear (Poe tiare) and the traditions. Then create your own personalised flower using simple materials you can use again and again.

Not everyone has access to fresh flowers for events, so this is a way to still show up, represent, and carry that beauty with you anytime.

✨ What to expect
• Cultural insights from Caroline (Cook Islands) and Fordz (Māori)
• Step-by-step flower making
• Take home your own custom piece
• Light refreshments

📅 Tuesday, May 5
🕛 12:00PM – 2:30PM
📍 6 Mallee Place, Macquarie Fields
📞 9829 6701

Seats are limited, so get in quick
scan the QR code, learn something meaningful, and make something you can keep or gift to someone special 🌸

Saturday 25th April is ANZAC Day, a time for reflection, remembrance, and honouring those who have served. Lest we forget.

In line with NSW public holiday arrangements, our centre will also be closed on Monday 27th April. We encourage everyone to take this time to connect, reflect, and spend time with loved ones in a way that feels meaningful to you.

We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen, Tuesday 28th April.

He is risen.

No matter what you’re facing right now, Easter reminds us that there is always hope, always a way forward.

You’re not alone.
From our ADRA Macquarie Fields family to yours, Happy Easter 💚

A big thank you to Anoulack Chanthivong, NSW Minister and member for Macquarie Fields, for visiting ADRA Community Centre Macquarie Fields today. We appreciate your time, support, and genuine interest in the work we do alongside our community.

Your visit meant a lot to our team and those we serve. We look forward to continuing to work together to make a positive difference. 💚

SGSCC
ADRA Australia
Macarthur Adventist College Church