The NSW Spanish-Latin American Association for Social Assistance (SLASA) is an independent, not for profit community association, which acts on behalf of the various Spanish and Latin-American communities in NSW. The philosophy of SLASA is one of access and equity, with an emphasis on education, support and the provision of information.
SLASA acts as a resource and coordinating centre for information to the spanish-speaking community in NSW providing its services free of charge to clients, regardless of their nationality, religion, social or political background, or membership to the organisation.
SLASA provides a number of services to Sydney’s spanish speaking communities, which include direct services (casework) and community development. It’s assistance extends to issues such as health, education, welfare and law, immigrant and refugee settlement, aged care, and prevention of domestic violence. SLASA also organises information sessions on issues affecting the community, and runs support groups and training programs for women, older people and the youth.
SLASA also runs youth camps three times a year and is in the process of establishing a drop-in centre for spanish speaking youth in the Fairfield area. The donation from the 2nd Sydney Latin American Film Festival’s 2007 Community Sponsorship Program went toward expanding the activities SLASA is currently running for young people.