Archive for month: September, 2026

On Saturday, 19 September 2026, the Women’s Health & Wellbeing Day brought women and families together at the NICM Health Research Institute, Westmead, for a meaningful day of health education, wellness activities and community connection. Around 200 people, including dedicated volunteers, participated in the event, reflecting the strong support and enthusiasm of the local community.

The program featured expert health presentations, including a session by Dr Echo Xie, Gynaecological Oncologist, on common gynaecological cancers, prevention and treatment. Participants learned about the importance of cervical screening, early detection and treatment options, and had the opportunity to ask questions directly.

With the important message “Cervical screening saves your life,” the event highlighted the importance of prevention, early detection and regular health screening, while creating a warm and welcoming environment where women could learn, relax and connect with one another.

A second presentation by Dr Tracy Ma, a registered Chinese medicine practitioner, acupuncturist and accredited herbalist, explored traditional Chinese medicine approaches to women’s wellbeing, including nutrition, lifestyle and ways to maintain feminine vitality.

The event also offered a wide range of interactive activities, including pelvic floor exercises, singing bowl relaxation, healing orchid planting, scarf styling, dance activities, skin health checks and seasonal styling. These activities added a fun and practical dimension to the day, encouraging participants to take care of both their physical and emotional wellbeing.

Way In Network was proud to support the event as an Event Sponsor and Corporate Sponsor, contributing both financial support and hands-on assistance to help make the day a success. Through its sponsorship and active participation, Way In Network demonstrated its ongoing commitment to supporting community wellbeing, women’s health and meaningful charitable initiatives.

The contribution from Way In Network was warmly recognised and praised by CanRevive, who expressed appreciation for the organisation’s generosity, support and willingness to contribute time and resources to the event.

Adding another special touch to the day, Way In Network member Lisa Harris and Rosanna Ng generously donated beautiful orchids that they had personally grown and nurtured, contributing them to the event in support of the charitable cause. Their thoughtful donation not only brought natural beauty to the occasion but also reflected the spirit of giving and community care that was at the heart of the event.

Lisa and Rosanna’s beautiful orchids became a wonderful symbol of how individual acts of kindness can come together to make a difference. From corporate sponsorship to personal contributions, Way In Network members showed that supporting the community can take many forms — through funding, volunteering, sharing skills and simply giving from the heart.

The event also provided an important opportunity for women of different generations to come together. Mothers, daughters, families and community members were able to share experiences, learn from health professionals and enjoy activities together.

Conducted in Cantonese and Mandarin, the event also helped make important health information more accessible to the Chinese-speaking community in Western Sydney.

Organised by CanRevive and supported by a range of community and health organisations, the event was proudly funded by the NSW Government and Cancer Institute NSW. The Women’s Health & Wellbeing Day was more than a health education event. It was a celebration of women, wellbeing, generosity and community spirit. Through the combined efforts of CanRevive, health professionals, supporting organisations, sponsors, volunteers and community members such as Way In Network and Lisa Harris, the day successfully created a space where women could learn, connect, relax and feel supported.

Way In Network is honoured to have played a part in this meaningful community initiative and looks forward to continuing to support causes that promote health, wellbeing and positive community connections.

Way In Network was delighted to visit CASS Aged Care Home on 16 September 2026, where we had the pleasure of spending time with the residents and presenting them with mooncakes to share the warmth, joy and blessings of the Mid-Autumn Festival in advance.

Beyond sharing our festive wishes with the residents, the visit also provided a valuable opportunity for Way In Network and the CASS team to engage in meaningful discussions. We reflected on our past collaborations and exchanged views on the current challenges facing aged care services, the evolving needs of the community, and opportunities for future development.

For many years, Way In Network has placed great importance on building strong connections with Chinese community organisations. We believe that by supporting one another, sharing resources and strengthening collaboration, we can provide greater care and practical support to the Chinese community in Australia, particularly older people and families in need.

We sincerely thank the CASS team for their warm hospitality and for their continued dedication and contribution to Chinese seniors and the wider community.

Way In Network looks forward to continuing our partnership with CASS and other community service organisations, working together to support and serve the Chinese community across Australia.

We are delighted to share that the “Civics & Media Literacy for Chinese Australians” Workshop was successfully held at the NSW Parliament House Theatrette on 10 September 2026.

As one of the community partners, Way In Network was honoured to be part of this meaningful event and to join community members in an evening of learning, discussion and connection.

During the workshop, participants gained a better understanding of how Australia’s democratic system works, how individuals can participate in the democratic process, and how to identify misinformation and misleading news in today’s rapidly changing media environment.

CAF President Vanessa Chan

Way In Network President Jessie Xiao

The workshop was conducted in Mandarin and presented in an easy-to-understand and engaging way, allowing participants to exchange ideas and learn more about their rights, responsibilities and role in Australian society.

In addition to the valuable knowledge shared during the workshop, participants also enjoyed the unique opportunity to visit the beautiful and historic NSW Parliament House and experience its impressive architecture. The evening was made even more enjoyable with delicious refreshments and the opportunity to connect with friends and other members of the community.

It was truly a wonderful evening where we could learn, connect, enjoy beautiful architecture and share delicious food together.

We would like to sincerely thank all the organisers, speakers, community partners and participants who contributed to the success of this event.

We look forward to participating in more meaningful community activities in the future and continuing to learn, connect and grow together!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event such a memorable and successful occasion!