Nepean Migrant Access Inc. (NMA) is an independent, incorporated non profit organisation funded by the Federal and State Governments and governed by a management Committee.

Nepean Migrant Access Inc. has been incorporated since 1986. From humble beginnings, where services were delivered from the garage of a charitable community member by a volunteer worker, NMA has developed into an energetic organisation that takes pride in the quality of its services and the outcomes achieved for the consumers of those services.

NMA is owned by its membership and is managed by voluntary management committee representing various local ethnic groups, community organisations and individuals living or working in the target area. The Management Committee is elected by the membership annually and has the responsibility of managing the organisation and the staff.

NMA supports the capacity building of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities and individuals through the organisation and delivery of information sessions, skill development programs and participating and organising local community events. NMA works with individuals on a one to one basis to assist them with their settlement process and to access available and relevant services.

NMA supports government and non government organisations to fulfil their Access and Equity obligations by the development and implementation of culturally appropriate strategies and programs to better serve the needs of the CALD communities and individuals in the target area.

NMA is set up to provide relevant services and programs to address the needs of migrants, refugees, humanitarian entrants and long term residents from CALD backgrounds in the Nepean Region.  Those programs and services include:

• Settlement services including face to face services , capacity building programs, and group activities across the Nepean region.
• Community development services for residents living in the rural areas Penrith and Hawkesbury LGAs by  providing community development and skill development programs for CALD communities and individuals .
• Respite care services for Penrith CALD residents over 65 years of age achieved by ongoing consultation with clients of the service and prompt response to changes in clients needs. The Aged Day Care service currently consist of two ethno-specific and two multicultural groups. The service is looking for more people to set up two extra groups in the Penrith LGA.
• Free immigration advise provided by appointment by an accredited migration agent.  Conditions apply. 

We work under the following principles :

• Celebrate diversity and foster harmony.
• Strive to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients
• Appreciate the importance of partnerships and network.
• Encourage staff to reach their potential though ongoing professional development.
• Promote social justice towards the empowerment of CALD Communities in the target area

Outreach services:

• Penrith: Penrith Centrelink Office, 598 High St

  every Moday from 9:00am to 4:00pm

   

  Windsor: Peppercorn Place,

  366 George St Windsor 2756

  Ph: 4587 0208

          Blue Mountains: Mountains Community Resources Network

                                 Lawson NSW

                                            By Appointment

 Sessional workers:

The following organisations are working in partnership with NMA to provide outreach services to specific groups in the Penrith Local Government Area :

• Australian Lebanese Welfare Group: providing settlement services Arabic speaking communities
• Anglicare: providing settlement services to African communities
• Blacktown MRC: Youth work and home work support for high school students different backgrounds.
• Service for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and  Trauma Survivors (STARTTS): providing counselling services for victims of torture and trauma and war like situations