This has been a difficult time for individuals, families, communities and nations. It is like driving through a rough storm. We have lost our beloved ones; some of us are not sure what we are going to eat or where we will sleep. The CDNI community would like to say, ‘hold on and be of good cheer. Your family needs you. Keep on driving through the storm. There is hope that it will be alright. Jesus Christ is our hope and refuge; however let us stand up and be counted. Lend a hand to your neighbour; share the little you have with your community. We are stronger together and we need each other to wade through the tide. Let us join hands and augment what our Governments are doing.

Let us remember to stand, protect our most vulnerable ones with true love. May God bless you.

CDNI (Cultural Diversity Network International) was established as a Christian based charity in Australia in June 2006. It has now grown to 9 other countries however it is still committed to spend 90% of its resources in NSW and Victoria will a vision of promoting self sustaining programs abroad by harnessing locally available resources. CDNICare was established in 2007 as CDNI’ helping hand to individuals, families, communities and nations with moderate to severe needs including supporting our beloved with complex needs. This is dear to CDNI’s heart. We believe in equality; valued status for all as we have all been created equal. We love to see those in our families with extra needs treated as equals with true valued status. The objective of the NDSI Safeguarding Commission resonate with what we stand for and has to be embraced. We embrace the Government’s’ efforts to bring equity, peace, tranquility and respect for human life and human needs. We could look different but we are the same; we could speak differently; express ourselves differently but we are one people. ‘How good and how pleasant for all of us to dwell together in unity”