Our Activities

The main activities carried out by CELAS include:

• Individual case-work and counselling
• Support programs for families
• Support to groups and group work
• Community development and educational programs
• Adult Day Care Centres (ADCC's) for the elderly
• English as Second Language (ESL) classes
• computer and Internet Classes
• Volunteers Program
• Employment Programs
• Research and other services

Regular Activities

- La Plaza de Mercado - A Market Within A Market With the support of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC), CELAS has been creating a lively colourful Latin marketplace within the Queen Victoria Market. Here the public of Melbourne has been enjoying traditional and authentic examples and vivid displays of culturally diverse foods, arts and crafts. A vibrant mix of tropical music, cultural dance and colourful performances are normally the hightlights on a central stage to further demonstrate the Latin passion, vivaciousness and energy for life. More info and photos >>

Tobin Brothers - Community Grants Commencing in 2007, Tobin Brothers has decided to change the format in which Tobin Brothers provides financial support to our Spanish-speaking communities. From this year, any Spanish-speaking group or organisation can apply to receive a Community Grant from Tobin Brothers. Application Forms will be available from CELAS between August and October each year and the winner(s) will be announced at the CELAS Annual General Meeting by Mr Oscar Diaz. The winner(s) are chosen by a panel of Senior Managers within Tobin Brothers.

Martha Pregal Perpetual Award
CELAS established the Martha Pregal Award in 2000 to recognise the efforts and consistent contributions of individual or groups of the SS community.
The recipients of this award are considered to have made an outstanding contribution to meeting the needs of our community in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
The Award is named after a very special woman, one of the founders of CELAS and a tireless advocate for human rights in our community.
In the recent years it was awarded to:

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