New Assistance for migrants to settle successfully into our community
Simon Crean, Federal Member for Hotham, announced Federal Government funding to help newly arrived migrants become more self-reliant and acquire crucial skills and knowledge about life in Australia.
Three organisations in the Hotham electorate will share $537,000 as part of the Australian Government’s Settlement Grants Program.
“It is essential that we assist migrants settle successfully into our community. These grants will assist in their cultural transition into Australian life and encourage greater social participation” said Simon Crean.
Local organisations to receive grants include:
Springvale Community Aid and Advice Bureau: total $339,000
Project 1 $178,000
The project aims to provide orientation, community development and integration services to the City of Greater Dandenong. This will be achieved through the provision of casework, referrals, advocacy and information sessions.
Project 2: $161,000
This project aims to provide settlement services to Afghani Humanitarian and Family Stream entrants in the City of Greater Dandenong area. This will be achieved through the provision of casework, referrals, advocacy and information sessions.
Springvale Indo-Chinese Mutual Assistance Association Inc: $88,000
This project will focus on eligible Vietnamese clients in the City of Greater Dandenong. Orientation to Australia will chiefly be delivered through casework and referral services. Community Development and will be delivered through development and mentoring of a men’s and a women’s group. Integration will be facilitated through employment and volunteering,
Cambodian Association of Victoria Inc (Springvale): $110,000
This project aims to provide orientation and integration services for Cambodian migrants in the Eastern Outer, South Eastern Melbourne and Greater Dandenong. This will be achieved through casework, group information sessions, referrals, front counter services, publications and specific group sessions.
