What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 4:30pm Tuesday 9am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 4:30pm Wednesday 9am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 4:30pm Thursday 9am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 4:30pm Friday 9am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Illawarra Multicultural Services

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IMS has been supporting Multicultural and Refugee families, individuals & communities in the Illawarra for over 45 years.

To learn more about our range of services, please visit the link: https://ims.org.au/ Illawarra Multicultural Services (IMS) is a non-profit, community-based organisation that provides information and help to migrants, refugees, humanitarian entrants and those who are of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds living in the local government areas of Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven and Wingecarribee. Our services are confidential and free of charge. Here at IMS, we can assist you in your own language using interpreters. Contact IMS by phone, (02) 4229 6855 or email [email protected].

01/11/2026

IMS Calendar — November 2026 📅

Please call (02) 4229 6855 to book your appointment.

01/11/2026

Services Australia Outreach

Get information, advice and guidance on Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support and myGov.

📞 Call 02 4229 6855 to book your appointment.

27/10/2026

Marriage Rights & Expectations – Free Information Sessions!

Join IMS for a free session to learn about marriage rights and expectations.

📅 2nd & 3rd November
🗣️ Interpreters will be present
☕ Light refreshments provided
📍 IMS – Kenny Street & Market Street

✨ No registration required. We can’t wait to see you there!

15/10/2026

English Conversation & Art Returns on Monday, 19 October!

Join us for a fun and creative way to practise your English through art and creative activities. Meet new people, share ideas and enjoy learning together in a welcoming environment.

📅 Every Monday during the school term
⏰ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 81 Kenny St, Wollongong

Everyone is welcome! Come along, get creative and build your English skills while making new connections.

For more information, contact us:

📧 [email protected]
📞 02 4229 6855

14/10/2026

The school holidays are nearly over, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you back! 📚

Our free Conversational English classes return on Tuesday, 20 October. Come along to practise your English, build your confidence, meet new people, and enjoy a friendly morning with our community.

Everyone is welcome - we’d love to see you there!

13/10/2026

Eat Up is back this Friday! 🥪

Every Friday during the school term, from 9:00–11:00 AM, our volunteers come together to prepare sandwiches for children who arrive at school without lunch.

It’s a simple way to make a meaningful difference in a child’s day.

If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to have you join our team!

Contact us for more information:
📞 02 4229 6855
📧 [email protected]

13/10/2026

📅 BRIDGE Calendar – Term 4

Programs are available for participants and their carers.

12/10/2026

The Start Strong Program is back! 🌟

Come along for a welcoming and supportive space to connect with others, learn new things, build confidence and grow together.

Join us for a fun and inspiring experience with people who are on a similar journey.
Everyone is welcome, and no prior registration is required.

We’d love to see you there!

For more information, reach out to Paulina:
📧 Email: [email protected]

12/10/2026

Myanmar Women's Group is back this week!
Build confidence and independence in a welcoming, supportive space

✅More confidence with basic English
✅More independence using myGov and checking your own bank account and other digital skills
✅Increased knowledge of services and supports

Enjoy fun activities like:
Art, sewing, exercise, excursions

Every Friday (school terms)
⏰ 10:30am – 2:00pm
☕ Morning tea included

📲 Register your interest with Te Bu
📞 0489 029 696
📧 [email protected]

11/10/2026

School’s Back! 🚸
Please slow down and watch your speed.
⚠️ School zones are 40km/hr.

🚓 Heavy fines and demerit points apply if you exceed the limit.

💰 Fines: $246 – $3,242
Demerit points: 2 – 7 (depending on how much the speed limit is exceeded).

Address

Level 1 67-69 Market Street
Wollongong, NSW
2500

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 12:30pm
	1:30pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

(02) 4229 6855

Website

http://www.ims.org.au/

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