Diverse Ability is a strengths-based, individual capacity building program for people with psychosocial or physical disabilities from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background. Activities focus on the delivery of individual mentoring support, skills...
Access Community Services: 99 Steps
The ‘99 Steps’ program, run by Access Community Services, based in Logan in Queensland, provides specialist, culturally appropriate responses to women and children from non-English speaking backgrounds experiencing domestic and family violence in order to enhance...
Multicultural and settlement services supporting women experiencing violence
There is increasing interest in reaching migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence through settlement and multicultural services. This is because evidence suggests that women who have resettled in Australia face a range of particular and additional...
Refugee and Child Outreach
The Refugee Child Outreach program works with children and their families to assist them in meeting their needs in their new home. Family and Social Support
Women of Worth
The WOW women’s group was initially started as a response to the need for women to have a space to be able to come together to meet socially and participate in activities, especially for those recognised as being socially isolated. The purpose of the group is to...
Settlement DV Alert Training
DV-alert aims to support frontline settlement workers to effectively recognise, respond and refer when faced with a domestic and family violence case. Case study- Settlement DV-alert training
Building Connected Communities
Building Connected Communities initiative promotes migrants and refugees to participate in social and economic activities. Case Study- Building Connected Communities
Diversity Project
The Diversity Project aims to make the White Ribbon Campaign more inclusive, building on meaningful and respectful collaboration with diverse communities. Case study- Diversity Project
New Building a New Life in Australia (BNLA) research summary
Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)' Building a New Life in Australia (BNLA) team has released a new research summary: ‘Settlement outcomes of humanitarian youth and active citizenship: Economic participation, social participation and personal wellbeing’....
Stories of Making Australia Home
SCoA member, Sydwest Multicultural Services has created an inspiring book which shares the stories of some of Australia's newest citizens. Exploring themes of employment, education, health, social engagement, family and many more, this collection of stories is a...
Family Harmony Program
Family Harmony Programs empower CALD community leaders to provide new and emerging communities with capacity building that strengthens families and communities. Case study- Family Harmony Program
Parents Café
Parents Café provides a safe and welcoming space for CALD parents to come together to discuss settlement experiences and learn new skills. Case study- Parents Cafe