On 20 August 2026, Chung Wah Community Care (CWCC) partnered with Hepatitis WA and the Cockburn Chinese Community Association to host a welcoming community health education event in Cockburn. Together, we aimed to make practical health information and support more accessible for Chinese and other culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community members, fostering a sense of belonging and care.
The event began with an informative hepatitis B education session presented by Hepatitis WA. Participants learned about the liver's role, how hepatitis B is transmitted, and the importance of prevention and testing. The session also addressed common misconceptions within the community, helping participants understand that hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child and cannot be spread through everyday contact such as sharing meals or utensils, hugging, or holding hands.
Community members were encouraged to take proactive steps to protect their health through vaccination, testing, and healthy lifestyle choices. The practical, accessible presentation generated strong interest, with participants raising a range of questions, including whether people who had previously contracted hepatitis B still needed vaccination, how to check their immunity and hepatitis B status, and where to access professional advice and follow-up support.
CWCC Board Chair Mrs Esther Cheng also joined the event and introduced participants to CWCC Evergreen College, one of CWCC’s popular community initiatives. Through a diverse range of online and face-to-face activities, Evergreen College encourages community members to embrace lifelong learning, build social connections, and stay actively engaged throughout retirement and later life.
The event also welcomed representatives from the Older Adult Health Hub (OAHH) at the Cockburn Health and Community Facility, who introduced participants to health services and support specifically designed for older people. The presentation attracted considerable interest, particularly the series of Advance Care Planning workshops. Many participants expressed their interest on the day and registered directly for upcoming sessions.
Following the health presentations, participants took part in an interactive healthy juice-making demonstration. With guidance from facilitators, everyone had the opportunity to prepare their own nutritious drinks, turning health education into something practical that could easily be incorporated into everyday life.
The event concluded with lunch and an informal community networking session, allowing participants to speak further with health professionals, ask questions, and learn more about the services and support available to them.
From its foundations in community and aged care to health education, social connection, lifelong learning, and partnerships that connect people with wider community resources, CWCC continues to broaden the way it supports the community. Bringing this initiative to Cockburn marks another important step in extending CWCC’s reach and responding to the needs of communities across a wider area.
Looking ahead, CWCC will continue working alongside local community organisations, health providers, and service partners to bring practical health information and valuable resources closer to the people who need them — helping to build a healthier, more supportive, and better-connected community for all.
