History 

Cumberland Multicultural Community Services was first established by in 1977 as the ‘The Holy Family East Granville Multicultural Centre’. 

In order to meet the growing needs of the general community and to be eligible for government funding, in 1981 the centre became independent from the church and became an incorporated association.

In 1996, the name was changed to Granville Multicultural Community Centre Inc. and services spread to include surrounding areas, including Parramatta, Holroyd and Auburn.

In 2017, we changed our trading name to Cumberland Multicultural Community Services in recognition of the broader geographical area in which we work.

During the time we have been working with this incredible community, we have moved several times to multiple locations throughout Granville.  

Over 40 years, we have developed new and innovative programs, identified gaps in services and found ways to work effectively in challenging circumstances, all whilst maintaining our longstanding commitment to working with families, children and residents. 

As an organisation who specialises in working closely with multicultural communities, and working with families and children, one of the projects we are particularly proud of is "After The Birth - A Celebration of Post Natal Care"  Click here to enjoy the resources that arose from that project.

 

Child Safe Organisation

A child safe organisation is one that creates a culture, adopts strategies and takes action to promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people.

CMCS is committed to the ten principles of a Child Safe Organisation.

All levels of the organisation will take responsibility for the safety and protection of children and young people who access CMCS services.

CMCS will endeavour to include feedback from children, young people and their families in the development and implementation of services for them.

CMCS treats the views and feelings of children and young people seriously, whilst being respectful of culture and in adherence to the United Nations Rights of a Child.

Annual Reports

For more information about all our services, our goals and what we do, including our financial reports, our Annual Reports for the last two years are available below: