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ACCESS’ Community Education team organised a Community Safety day for clients. The purpose of the day was to equip the community with some essential knowledge around disaster management and emergency situations such as fires, medical emergencies, dangerous Australian wildlife and water safety.
The department has released a discussion paper (attached below) which asks interested parties to consider a range of issues that impact the current migration program and also planning into the future. It sets out a number of questions, which can guide the development of submissions and are reproduced here for reference.
The Federal Government’s Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme commenced on 10 December 2018. This is a new scheme that requires the registration of individuals or entities who conduct activities on behalf of a ‘foreign principal’ (a foreign government or political organisation), for the purpose of influencing Australian political or governmental processes. The scheme does not prohibit foreign influence, but aims to increase transparency regarding the nature, level and extent of foreign influence within the Australian political process.
The Newly Arrived Resident’s Waiting Period is the amount of time new migrants must wait before they can access certain welfare payments from the Australian Government. Despite advocacy across the sector, there have been increases to waiting periods to access welfare payments for skilled and family migrants who are granted a permanent visa on or after 1 January 2019.
The Employment Services Expert Advisory Panel’s report I Want to Work: Employment Services 2020 is now available.
Chatloop connects refugees to volunteers for convenient English language practice.
SydWest Multicultural Services assists new arrivals through the process of getting their driving licence which brings independence to their settlement.
SydWest Multicultural Services, in partnership with TAFE NSW, offers a program for new Australians from a refugee background to improve their English language skills in a relaxed and supported environment, while also developing sewing skills.