Australian Lebanese Medical Association - ALMA

19/04/2026

🌟 Supporting Our Children’s Growth Together⭐️

Understanding childhood development can feel like a puzzle, but you don’t have to piece it together alone. Join us for an insightful evening hosted by the Australian Lebanese Medical Association (ALMA) focusing on the vital pillars of a child’s journey: Speech, Learning, Behavior, and Feeding.

We are honored to host two expert speakers:

• Dr. Miriam El Chammai (General Pediatrician): Presenting “Little Steps, Big Milestones: A Guide to Child Development.”

• Dr. Nada Makki-Karnib (Speech Pathologist): Presenting “Supporting Optimal Development of Children’s Speech, Learning, Behaviour and Feeding.”

The Details:
📅 Date: April 30, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Canterbury Bankstown Area (Venue TBC — stay tuned for the next post!)
🥪 Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided.

Who should attend?
This event is designed for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals dedicated to the well-being of children.

RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by April 27th.
[Google RSVP form: https://forms.gle/deNyiwFTP5hcwu3R7]

Let’s empower ourselves with the knowledge to help our children thrive! 🇦🇺🇱🇧

Pediatrics

19/04/2026

🌟 Supporting Our Children’s Growth Together⭐️

Understanding childhood development can feel like a puzzle, but you don't have to piece it together alone. Join us for an insightful evening hosted by the Australian Lebanese Medical Association (ALMA) focusing on the vital pillars of a child's journey: Speech, Learning, Behavior, and Feeding.

We are honored to host two expert speakers:

• Dr. Miriam El Chammai (General Pediatrician): Presenting "Little Steps, Big Milestones: A Guide to Child Development."

• Dr. Nada Makki-Karnib (Speech Pathologist): Presenting "Supporting Optimal Development of Children’s Speech, Learning, Behaviour and Feeding."

The Details:
📅 Date: April 30, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Canterbury Bankstown Area (Venue TBC — stay tuned for the next post!)
🥪 Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided.

Who should attend?
This event is designed for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals dedicated to the well-being of children.

RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by April 27th.
[Google RSVP form: https://forms.gle/deNyiwFTP5hcwu3R7]

Let’s empower ourselves with the knowledge to help our children thrive! 🇦🇺🇱🇧

18/04/2026

🌟 Supporting Our Children’s Growth Together⭐️

Understanding childhood development can feel like a puzzle, but you don't have to piece it together alone. Join us for an insightful evening hosted by the Australian Lebanese Medical Association (ALMA) focusing on the vital pillars of a child's journey: Speech, Learning, Behavior, and Feeding.

We are honored to host two expert speakers:

• Dr. Miriam El Chammai (General Pediatrician): Presenting "Little Steps, Big Milestones: A Guide to Child Development."

• Dr. Nada Makki-Karnib (Speech Pathologist): Presenting "Supporting Optimal Development of Children’s Speech, Learning, Behaviour and Feeding."

The Details:
📅 Date: April 30, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Canterbury Bankstown Area (Venue TBC — stay tuned for the next post!)
🥪 Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided.

Who should attend?
This event is designed for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals dedicated to the well-being of children.

RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by April 27th.
[Google RSVP form: https://forms.gle/deNyiwFTP5hcwu3R7]

Let’s empower ourselves with the knowledge to help our children thrive! 🇦🇺🇱🇧

📅 Thursday 30th April 2026 from 6:30-8 p.m. 📍Bryan Brown Theatre and Function Centre (Lansdowne Room 1), Bankstown Library Level 2, 80 Rickard Road, Bankstown NSW 2200. 🎤 Speakers: Dr. Miriam El Chammai (paediatrician): “Little Steps, Big Milestones: A Guide to Child Development” Dr. Na...

20/01/2026

Vale Dame Marie Bashir.

The Lebanese Australian community extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Dame Marie Bashir.

Married to Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE for 61 years, and a devoted mother and grandmother, Dame Marie was an extraordinary Australian and one of New South Wales’ most respected public servants.

As the first female Governor of New South Wales (2001–2014), she served with dignity, compassion, and humility. A distinguished psychiatrist and lifelong advocate for mental health, education, and social inclusion, she earned the trust, respect, and affection of the people of New South Wales over a lifetime of service.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and all those inspired by her remarkable life and enduring legacy.

May she rest in eternal peace. 🤍🙏

13/11/2025

📢 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: MITO & GENETIC DISORDERS 📢

⭐️We invite you to a special evening focused on A Patient’s Experience with Mitochondrial and Genetic Disorders!

Hear from our expert speaker:
🔬 DR SERGE GEARA (Neurologist & Mitochondrial Research Fellow at NEURA)

👌This FREE EVENT is open to all Healthcare Providers & Community Members.

Refreshments will be provided!
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 10th December 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: St Joseph’s Maronite Catholic Church Hall, 7 Acton St, Croydon NSW 2132

Kindly Sponsored by Lebanese Restaurant.

🔗 RSVP is essential! Please register by 6th December (link in BIO)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJFlSH-Kjoo7HrrvGjB8gGu7H_WvuRTwCsg9di3zIdpP9yDg/viewform

10/10/2025

Today, 10 October 2025, is World Mental Health Day.
It’s a day to start conversations, reduce stigma, reach out for support — and connect with our communities.

This year’s theme, Connect with your community, highlights the importance of belonging to places where we feel safe, seen, and heard.

Connection today and every day, is a simple way to care for your own mental health, and the wellbeing of those around you.

Throughout October, Mental Health Australia is sharing tips and reminders in our free 2025 World Mental Health Day calendars to help you check in and connect with your community.

Download yours here: http://bit.ly/42kUX3d

07/09/2025

🌟 Happy Father’s Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate all the incredible fathers and father figures, especially those who are Doctors and Allied Health Care Professionals. Your dedication to both your families and your patients is truly inspiring. Thank you for being the guiding light in our lives and communities. Enjoy your special day! 💙

04/08/2025

🌟 Attention Arabic-speaking Community Members from Lebanon or Iraq!🌟

Ethnolink is seeking participants for a **2-hour online focus group** aimed at understanding the factors influencing participation in the free bowel cancer screening test. As a token of appreciation, each participant will receive a 💵 $150 payment🤩🤩

**Eligibility Criteria**:
- Aged between **45 and 64**
- Originally from **Lebanon or Iraq**
- Speak **Arabic** as your main language
- Reside in **NSW**
- Have not had a recent colonoscopy or bowel surgery

If you’re interested or know someone who fits this description, please scan the QR code below!

We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with your networks, family, and community contacts.

For any questions or further details, please contact **Bethany Sheahan** ⬇️⬇️
📧 community@ethnolink.com.au

30/07/2025

Our first newsletter is out!

in partnership with and is pleased to share its inaugural newsletter. In this edition, you’ll find:

✅ The purpose and focus areas of the tripartite partnership
✅ Ongoing technical efforts to support Lebanon’s healthcare system
✅ How you can join the conversation and collaborate

You can access the full newsletter on MoPH’s website: https://www.moph.gov.lb/en/Pages/127/79678/

30/07/2025

🌟 Attention Arabic-speaking Community Members from Lebanon or Iraq!🌟

Ethnolink is seeking participants for a **2-hour online focus group** aimed at understanding the factors influencing participation in the free bowel cancer screening test. As a token of appreciation, each participant will receive a 💵 $150 payment🤩🤩

**Eligibility Criteria**:
- Aged between **45 and 64**
- Originally from **Lebanon or Iraq**
- Speak **Arabic** as your main language
- Reside in **NSW**
- Have not had a recent colonoscopy or bowel surgery

If you’re interested or know someone who fits this description, please scan the QR code below!

We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with your networks, family, and community contacts.

For any questions or further details, please contact **Bethany Sheahan** ⬇️⬇️
📧 community@ethnolink.com.au

25/07/2025

الرئيس عون نوّه خلال استقباله وفد الجمعية الطبية اللبنانية الدولية بجهودها ومساهماتها لمساعدة لبنان واللبنانيين في المجال الصحي والتربوي