Migration has been a cornerstone of Australia’s development, contributing significantly to its economic growth and cultural diversity. While concerns about migrants ‘stealing’ jobs persist in public discourse, empirical evidence suggests that migration can, in fact,...
Housing affordability has become a pressing concern in Australia, with rising interest rates, increased mortgage payments, and escalating rents contributing to the crisis.While migrants are sometimes blamed for exacerbating housing shortages, it's essential to...
Australian settlement services are working towards a future where all people of migrant and refugee backgrounds belong, thrive and experience fulfilling lives. Migrants and refugees contribute to Australia by enriching its cultural diversity, driving economic growth,...
While debates about immigration simmer, the Settlement Council of Australia hosted a multi-partisan event celebrating those who are keeping multiculturalism alive and well in Australia. MC Akec Makur Chuot, former AFLW player and UNHCR for Australia Ambassador...
The Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) welcomes the Migration, Pathway to Nation Building Report, concluding a two-year inquiry by the Joint Standing Committee on Migration. The report sets out 73 key recommendations and proposes significant reforms. The Council...
This document outlines a set of guiding principles to enhance research and advocacy efforts within the migration and refugee sector. The principles were developed by a group of organisations that work with migrant and refugee communities and are based on their...
The Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) calls on all politicians to refrain from securitisation and politicisation of refugees seeking safety.Under Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, everyone has a right to seek refuge. Palestinians seeking...
The Settlement Council of Australia appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the Review of Regional Migration Settings. This submission has highlighted the critical factors necessary for successful regional settlement of migrants and refugees, emphasising the...
The Settlement Council of Australia, which is the peak body for migrant and refugee services, has congratulated Minister Andrew Giles for his achievements as Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs.Ms Melissa Monteiro, Chair of the Council,...
The Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) welcomes the Multicultural Framework Review report which provides an incisive analysis on the state of Australian multiculturalism and charts a path forward for all Australians to get behind. The Council is calling for...
SLPET is an AMEP sub-program which provides clients with employment-focused classroom tuition and an opportunity to gain work skills and valuable local work experience in Australia in an industry of their choice. The program offers: 120-160 hours of in-class learning...
SCOA welcomes the recent expansion of humanitarian places to 20,000 places in the 2023-24 Humanitarian Program. We also welcome the government’s commitment to maintain a program of 20,000 places in 2024-2025. This demonstrates progress towards the Labor Party’s...