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NSW Multicultural Health Week 2026 highlights physical activity to boost mental wellbeing

New South Wales has launched Multicultural Health Week 2026 to encourage diverse communities to improve their mental health through accessible daily physical activity.
New South Wales has launched Multicultural Health Week 2026 to encourage diverse communities to improve their mental health through accessible daily physical activity. Credit: Pexels / Parth Patel

New South Wales has launched Multicultural Health Week 2026 to encourage diverse communities to improve their mental health through accessible daily physical activity.


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By Edinel Magtibay, Sandy Zhang

Presented by Edinel Magtibay, TJ Correa

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New South Wales has launched Multicultural Health Week 2026 to encourage diverse communities to improve their mental health through accessible daily physical activity.


Key Points

  • The annual initiative runs from August 31 to September 6 with a focus on boosting mental health through regular movement.
  • Physical activity offers mental and physical benefits tailored to every stage of life, from youth to older adults.
  • Filipino-Australian Deputy Director of NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service Jess Helaratne shares that there are resources and toolkits are available in multiple languages to help local communities host events and share key messages.

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