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Stop. Check. Ask. Stay Safe. Scams can happen to anyone. Scammers may contact you by phone, text message, email, social media or online. They may pretend to be from a bank, government department, delivery company, police, family member or another organisation you trust. They may try to make you feel worried, afraid or rushed so that you act quickly. 🚩 Warning Signs of a Scam Be careful if someone: – Asks you to send money urgently– Asks for your password, PIN or verification code– Tells you that you owe money or will be arrested– Says you have won a prize but need to pay first– Asks you to click an unexpected link– Asks you to download an app or give them access to your phone or computer– Pretends to be a family member who urgently needs money– Pressures you to make a decision immediately– Asks you to keep the conversation or payment secret 🛑 STOP – CHECK – ASK STOPDo not send money, click a link or give out personal information. CHECKContact the organisation yourself using a phone number or website you already know and trust. Do not rely on the contact details provided in a suspicious message. ASKSpeak with someone you trust before doing anything. ❤️ You Can Ask Us for Help If you receive a message, phone call or email and you are not sure if it is real, please reach out to our Association. There is no need to feel embarrassed about asking. It is always better to check before sending money or sharing personal information. Our team can provide guidance and help you understand what steps you may need to take. If English is not your first language, please do not let this stop you from asking for assistance. Remember: STOP before you act.CHECK before you trust.ASK if you are unsure. Please share this information with your family, friends and community — especially older family members and anyone who may need extra support online. Together, we can help keep our community scam aware and scam safe.

The Women and Children Committee of the Mandaean Sabean Association in Australia will hold a special carnival day for our dear Mandaean children on Saturday, 12/10/2024 from 10 – am – 3 pm Location Mendi Liverpool Hall Price $ 15 includes lunch and drink 1- Jumping castle 2- Face painting There are also a lot of prizes and a gifts for the kids. We call on all Mandaean families to participate with their children in this carnival For reservations and inquiries please contact us.

Today marks the twelfth anniversary of the opening of the Mandi Genzvra Dakhil  , which took place on July 22, 2012. This building was completed thanks to the hard work of volunteers and generous donations. It is significant as the first approved project of its kind in diaspora communities, offering substantial capacity and hosting two important functions: the Mandi and the Sabian-Mandaean Association headquarters in Australia. Construction, under the Mandaean Council in Liverpool or the Mandaean Resource Center, lasted a year and a half.   For twelve years, this center has served the Mandaean community, hosting religious ceremonies, including the Council for Mercy for the Deceased, and celebrations for important Mandaean occasions. The Mandi administration also coordinates with the sect’s cemetery and collects donations for needy families. Additionally, the Sabian-Mandaean Association in Australia organizes various social activities through its committees, such as the Women’s and Children’s Committee, the Youth Committee, the Social Committee, and the Immigration Committee. They also host seminars, cultural lectures, and festivals.   I express my gratitude to everyone who contributed through volunteering and financial donations, and to the supportive Arab community in Sydney.

Happy Karsa Happy Mandaean New Year!

Each year on 20 June, the world celebrates World Refugee Day, the international day to honour people who have been forced to flee. Together, we can champion their right to seek safety, build support for their economic and social inclusion, and advocate for solutions to their plight. What is World Refugee Day?World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on 20 June and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution Why is World Refugee Day important? World Refugee Day shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of refugees, helping to mobilize political will and resources so refugees can not only survive but thrive. While it is important to protect and improve the lives of refugees every single day, international days like World Refugee Day help to focus global attention on the plight of those fleeing conflict or persecution. Many activities held on World Refugee Day create opportunities to support refugees. What happens on World Refugee Day? Each year, World Refugee Day is marked by a variety of events in many countries around the globe in support of refugees. These activities are led by or involve refugees themselves, government officials, host communities, companies, celebrities, school children and the general public, among others.