The Welcome Experience in Griffith: Meet and Mingle Event

L to R - Mihaela Homjak NSW Health, Ferdinand & Solange Mumapuya Your Health, Marg Couch TWE Local Connector, Lauren Carnell CBA.

The Welcome Experience’s collaborative support approach, encompassing partner employment assistance and cultural integration, was proudly showcased at the Griffith Connection Meet and Mingle event held on Thursday, 27 February, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This event for new arrivals was a resounding success, attracting over 65 attendees, including healthcare professionals, educators, emergency service workers, business and industry personnel, partners, families, and community members.

Coordinated by The Welcome Experience Local Connector Marg Couch, with major supporters Griffith Business Chamber and Griffith City Council, Meet and Mingle is the first welcoming event for 2025. The event, held at ROR on Yambil Street, saw a diverse turnout with 33 essential workers, 20 business and industry representatives, 10 children, and 4 community embassador’s. Securing the participation of various community stakeholders provided many opportunities, including an invitation by Val OMeara for new arrivals to attend a Griffith Avanti Rotary Breakfast to learn about community projects. New arrivals also learnt about local food and wine experiences from Bella Vita Tours and received additional goodies in their welcome pack, including free produce and vouchers from businesses such as Griffith City Cinema, Star Bowling and Limone Cafe and Dining.

L to R Ben Broek, Broek’s Building & Will Phillips, G.J. Gardner Homes

Crowd at the Meet and Mingle Event

L to R Val OMeara Avanti Rotary and Marg Couch TWE Local Connector

L to R Jess Hu CSU, Will Grossa and Ruben Najir Flavourtech

L to R - John Nikolic Griffith Business Chamber and Marg Couch TWE Local Connector

L to R Simone Murphy Intereach, Carmel La Rocca Multicultural Council, Shari Blumer Griffith City Council, Cai Halroyd Area News.