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Senior Citizen Networking Day Out

It will be a special day dedicated to honouring and celebrating our seniors who have paved the way for us.

Date: 22nd November 2025

This event is all about stories, fun, laughter, and connection by creating a beautiful space where our seniors can share their journeys, relive memories, and enjoy a day surrounded by nature and community warmth.

Through this initiative, SBWN aims to promote social inclusion, combat loneliness, and strengthen intergenerational bonds within our Bangladeshi community in Australia.

Let’s come together to celebrate the wisdom, joy, and legacy of our elders, because every story they carry is a treasure worth cherishing.

Nokshi Kotha (Seniors Adda) - Episode 2

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Date: Sunday, 1st June, 2025

Time: 12.30-4.30

Venue: Cherrybrook Community Centre. 
31 Shepherd Drive, Cherrybrook 2126.
(Behind carlile swimming centre)

Past Events

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An inspiring day at the Sydney Bangla Women’s Network (SBWN) AGM 2025! It started with a wonderful Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country.

SBWN-Annual General Meeting 2025

An inspiring day at the Sydney Bangla Women’s Network (SBWN) AGM 2025! It started with a wonderful Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country.

Seniors picnic at Mt Annan

On Saturday 22nd of November 2025, SBWN organised a special community outing for the esteemed seniors of the Bangladeshi diaspora, with the hope of rekindling the joy, warmth and emotional connection reminiscent of the cherished “olden-days picnic” back in Bangladesh.

Empowered Pathways: Job Fair and Career Summit

On Sunday 19th October 2025, Sydney Bangla Women’s Network (SBWN) organized “Empowered Pathways: Job Fair and Career Summit,” the first event of its kind for the Australian Bangladeshi community.

Celebrate Minds of All Kinds - Special Needs Workshop

1st June 2025 marked a truly special day for the Australian Bangladeshi community, as SBWN proudly hosted Celebrate Minds of All Kinds at Cherrybrook Community Centre.

Seniors Iftar Distribution

SBWN was delighted to host its 3rd annual Ramadan Connect with the cherished senior citizens of our community. SBWN members came together to prepare and deliver iftar, dinner, dessert, and Zamzam water, but most importantly, they brought love and compassion during this sacred time of the month.

Iftar Networking with Students

On 9th March 2025, SBWN hosted a heartfelt Iftaar evening for new migrants and international students, individuals who are courageously building a sense of home in a new land.

Nokshi Kotha (web series) - Special needs wing

SBWN proudly presents its debut web series, Nokshi Kotha – Bringing Change with Every Conversation. In this first episode, we focus on our Special Needs Wing and are honoured to feature Dr. Jessie Chowdhury, a respected GP, special needs parent, philanthropist, and passionate advocate.

Senior Citizen's Forum

We were truly blessed to welcome over 80 senior citizens to the SBWN event on 21st September 2024, with a total attendance of around 100 people!

SBWN Fund Raising Lunch with Bipasha Hayat

With deepest gratitude, we thank you for your incredible support and participation in the Fundraising Lunch with Bipasha Hayat on August 18, 2024.

Writing & Painting Workshop with Bipasha Hayat

On 11th August 2024, the Sydney Bangla Women’s Network (SBWN) proudly hosted a remarkable writing and art workshop in Sydney, led by the acclaimed artist Bipasha Hayat.

Iftar Networking with Students

No matter when they arrived, whether less than five years ago, just three, or as recently as January, Bangladeshi students in Sydney share one common thread: the deep longing for loved ones left behind.

Wills Seminar

On Saturday 21st October 2023, SBWN hosted an insightful seminar on Wills, led by renowned lawyer Ramia Abdo Sultan.

Senior Citizen's Forum

We owe our community’s success to the wisdom and dedication of our esteemed elders. As our community continues to grow, we will always cherish the memories of its humble beginnings.

Special Needs Workshop

On 19th March 2023 in Blacktown, the Bangladeshi community came together for a groundbreaking event—the first ever dedicated to children with special needs. This milestone gathering aimed to break the stigma surrounding special needs by fostering open conversations and sharing essential information to deepen understanding.

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