Multicultural Peers Project

moments of swimming with the 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 last year ~ don’t miss out on part 2: 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 happening this Saturday the 9th of May from 1-5pm @bankstownartscentre ⚡️ joining us again will be @nicolembarakat offering her divine coffee readings at a first come, first served basis (come early to put your name down!) ☕️ @akala_newman will be storytelling through guided watercolour, poetry & meditation from 2-4pm (if you plan to attend this workshop, please kindly arrive on time & stay for the duration of the session) 🎨 @mouneh4u will be running a drop in cooking class all afternoon. learn how to roll & try some warik arish at your own pace 🍃 thank you to our wonderful facilitators featured from last year @sahtein_lebanesefeasts @justineyoussef @mirrorseed @rheasara & our community for always showing up <333 we are looking forward to connecting with you all this weekend! free registration, accessibility & more info via the link in bio ˏˋ°•*⁀➷

introducing our community contributors who are bringing the upcoming 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 event together for you ༄  🎨watercolour, poetry & meditation (2-4pm) w/ @akala_newman ☕divine coffee readings (first come, first served) w/ @nicolembarakat 🌱warak arish cooking class (afternoon) w/ @mouneh4u 💞this event has been lovingly gathered by our MPP team @_aakkaa , @sarooooooooora , @naaz.does.art.and.therapy & @_3awadi 🗓️ saturday 9 may 1-5pm 📍 bankstown arts centre  🎟️ free ~ register via link in bio, this is a space that welcomes all accessibility, updated schedule & further info on attendance found in the link in bio ⋆｡𖦹 °.⋆❀˖°࣪ ˖✩࿐࿔ This event has been made possible by Multicultural NSW

tides turn & waves crash, the vast ocean pulls us in & pushes us out without apology. this space is about learning to cycle through, ebb & flow with the currents. ༄ returning to community when things feel lost, reconnecting with the cultural circuit that charges us all. 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.༄ MPP invites you to learn from a series of cultural community leaders such as the wonderful @akala_newman , @mouneh4u & @nicolembarakat <3  more details on our wonderful facilitators & workshops soon! you can find out more + register for free in the link in bio (((limited space, so sign up from now so you don’t miss out))) MPP acknowledges that this event is taking place on unceded Dharug land. we honour the deep & ongoing practices of healing, story & resistance. it is a privilege to gather in times of crisis & devastation, & seek these moments of reprieve to give us strength to contribute to ongoing anticolonial movements. accessibility & registration via the link in our bio ⋆｡𖦹 °.⋆❀˖°࣪ ˖✩࿐࿔ This event has been made possible by Multicultural NSW

Welcome to the world of MPP 🌍💖🪞where we share meals, hugs, resources & more! We’re looking forward to seeing you all at our Iftar tonight. We’re at full capacity so if you can no longer make it, please dm us so we can give someone else your space. The first slide shows our beautiful team who you can look for throughout the night if you need anything :) Doors from 6:30pm, delicious Iftar served at 7:30pm followed by local films playing from about 8pm. There will be henna, crafts & prayer throughout the evening 🫶🏻 see you at the Bankstown Arts Centre 🎨 Ramadan Kareem, inshallah you are travelling gently 🫂

Film reveal! 🙈🧡🍊Introducing some of the effervescent local films that will be previewed at 𝑅𝒶𝓂𝒶𝒹𝒶𝓃 𝒟𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓂𝒾𝓃𝑔, MPP’s community Iftar happening next Saturday the 14th of March at the Bankstown Arts Centre ༄ INHERITANCE: After the news of his father’s passing, Ameen must face old demons when he returns to the family home he was kicked out of as a teenager. He’s brought Kai- his situationship- along for moral support. Written and directed by @_3awadi , starring @violette.jpg @safia.arain @fays113 @zoeterakes @claudejabbour Produced by @fullfatprod and Only Human, supported by @queerscreen and @wear_it_purple WITNESS: A revered small-town imam faces a crisis of faith when he must choose between upholding the values of his mosque or protecting the safety and spiritual belonging of a male congregant. Written and directed by Saif Jaan BURQINI BODY: A Muslim woman makes a splash at her local swimming pool with her ‘scandalous’ modest swimwear Written and directed by Hebah Ali @hebah.a and starring @safiaarain Produced by @praxispictures in association with @fullfatprod - with funding from @blacktownarts ﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌ Films will be screened from around 8pm. Free RSVP & information about schedule, activities & accessibility in the link in bio :) we’re looking forward to dream and screen with you <3 ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

In spirit & solidarity, MPP invites you to our annual community Iftar ~ join us on the evening of Saturday the 14th of March to share a meal under the moonlight ✶⋆.˚ ☾ The waning moon brings with it a call to reflect, gather & to seek rest in order to continue the path to finding liberation & joy. We offer this space to you to connect, pray, dream & transform together ☽  Ft. short film screenings from creators in our community, tasbih-making, henna art, alongside guided Taraweeh & meditation.  More information, accessibility details & free registration via the link in bio! ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ ⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡ MPP acknowledges that this event is taking place on unceded Dharug land. We honour the deep & ongoing practices of healing, story & resistance. It is a privilege to gather in times of crisis and devastation, & seek these moments of reprieve to give us strength to contribute to ongoing anticolonial movements.

Land softly into the year with us next Saturday the 21st of February :) 🎨 It has been a harsh start to the year for our communities. This is an invitation to come & play, create & be together with the guidance of @ra_farag_studio ❤️ There will be art materials provided & no experience or prior participation required. This workshop is free & exclusively for Queer & Trans People of Colour. Link in bio to register & receive location📍, keep in mind that there is limited capacity 💓

We're excited to be kicking off 2026 with a new Sounds for Serenity video, featuring Mohammed Awad from @multiculturalpeersproject ! Mohammad from Outloud’s Multicultural Peers Project drops into the dyanmilla studio for our Sounds for Serenity series to tell us about the work they do Multicultural Peers Project strives to create a culturally relevant, emotionally safe environment where young people can find the support they need, build meaningful connections, and celebrate their identities with pride You can watch the full video now via the link in our bio! ❤‼✨ 'Sound for Serenity,' a video series where music and mental health take centre stage. Sounds for Serenity brings together local musicians who will share their songs alongside stories of self-care, inspiration, and the realities of looking after our wellbeing. We will also spotlight some local mental health providers, who will give some tips and things to think about to support yourself, and your friends and family. Needing Support? ❤ Lifeline @lifelineaustralia (13 11 14) Kids Helpline @kidshelplineau (1800 55 1800) Beyond Blue @beyondblueofficial (1300 22 4636) 1800 RESPECT @1800respect_australia (1800 737 732) This project is proudly supported by the City of Canterbury Bankstown. Thank you to the NSW Government for funding the dyanmila recording studio. #reels #mentalhealth #australianmusic #liveperformance #music #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport

What is MPP? It is a safe space where faith, culture & queerness exists unapologetically.  Over the past year, we have gathered & shared cultural knowledge from our ancestors with the intention of supporting & uplifting one another. We’re so grateful to be doing what we do, especially during these shaky times.  It is important to remember that our struggles are collective & intertwined so it makes sense for us to come together & share the weight of it all. This is your sign to fall into community. We’re here for you at MPP, there’s always a seat for you at our table ❤️

our offerings for spirals ꩜ happening this Saturday the 13th of December from 1pm-5pm. introducing our community contributors who are bringing this event together & reminding us of our ancestral rituals & ways of healing ❤️‍🩹: 🌬️voice & breath work [faal] with Maissa Alameddine (@maissa ) 🌿somatic healing [ayo-ayo] with Nawa Sybico (@nawala_na_si_nawa ) 🍛nourishing food by the hands of Athalia (@__thals ) & Hamza (@greeneggsandhamza_ ) ☕homemade chai & loving coordination by Shareeka (@_aakkaa ) 💧melting space [quiet zone] tended to by Naaz (@naaz.does.art.and.therapy ) 🤲🏻 helping hands of Sara (@sarooooooooora )& Mohammad (@_3awadi ) only a limited number of spaces available ~ register for free in the link in bio <3 we acknowledge that this event is taking place on unceded Gadigal land, & we gather together to reflect on & nurture our relationship with the leaves & wind we wade through. always was always will be. more information on food & accessibility coming soon, for now just head to the ‘spirals ꩜’ link in bio to find out more :)

Song cycles, grief circles, non linear healing. Spiral with us. 𖦹 Multicultural Peers Project invites you into a gentle afternoon of collective bereavement: practices that can help us hold the heaviness of the world & create space to honour loss, love, connection, sadness & open up to portals of change. Grief can be loud, soft, lonely, collective, galvanising, stifling, & more. Let’s move through its cycles & spirals, & remember our ancestral ways. Spaces limited. Accessibility details & registration via the link in our bio ৎᯓᡣ𐭩ִֶָ𓂃 ࣪˖ ⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡ MPP acknowledges that this event is taking place on unceded Gadigal land. We honour the deep & ongoing practices of healing, story & resistance. It is a privilege to gather in times of crisis & devastation, & seek these moments of reprieve to give us strength to contribute to ongoing anticolonial movements.

Here are some fun collages from last month’s ‘soft spot’, an Art Therapy workshop facilitated by @ra_farag_studio . 🎨 ✨ ⚠️This is your last opportunity to sign up for another session this Sunday the 30th of November! From 11:30-1:30pm. Location will be given to ticket holders :) Free registration & more info @ the link in bio! 🧸🖼️💌