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April 2020
Help to apply for a no-interest loan from NILS Network Tasmania
Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania is a NILS Network Tasmania delivery partner. NILS Network Tasmania loans are 'community lending' for low income Tasmanians. Once you repay the money, it is loaned to help someone else. And for you there is: No interest No fees or charges No credit checks A no-interest loan of $300 - $1500 can help manage essentials such as: Health or dental costs Education costs Driving lessons Am I eligible? Do you have a current healthcare card, pension…
Find out more »July 2020
Disability Information and Help
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) helps people with disability in every day life. If you are living with a disability, or care for someone living with disability, you can make an appointment to find out information such as: Who can get help from NDIS? What supports are there for people living with disability? How can families find out more? Face-to-face appointments with the NDIS for disability information and help are available Monday's between 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Face-to-face…
Find out more »Conversation Club
English skills = opportunities! To improve your English skills it is important to practise, so join us at Conversation Club to: Listen and speak Meet friendly people Grow your confidence When: each Tuesday, starting 23 June 2020, 2:30 - 3:30 pm Where: Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania, Level 2, 1a Anfield Street, Glenorchy Interested? Registration is essential to be COVID safe - click here to register. Places are limited due to COVID-19 safety spacing, so humanitarian entrants are priority participants. For…
Find out more »English for Jobs in Building and Construction (face-to-face, 8 week group)
English for Jobs in Building and Construction The building and construction industry in Tasmania has job opportunities. This 8 week course is a face to face group at MRC Tas. The course covers English used in: Workplace Health and Safety Asbestos Working at Heights Scaffolding White Ticket Register your attendance for the eight week group. Week 1 starts: 2:30 - 4:00 pm, Tuesday 23 June 2020. Places are limited to ensure social distancing. If you don't attend one week, you…
Find out more »MYT School Holiday Program
Young people aged 12 to 25 years from migrant and refugee backgrounds are invited to join the Multicultural Youth Tasmania team for some school holiday fun! 8th & 15th July 2020 |11:00am - 6:00pm Meet @ MRC Tas, Level 2, 1A Anfield St Glenorchy YMCA Art Games Lunch Yummy treats For more information contact the MYT team on 03 6221 0999 or youth@mrctas.org.au
Find out more »Migrant Network – Settling into Hobart
Are you exploring ways to feel more settled in Hobart as a migrant? Perhaps you want to: Explore ways to develop social connections? Explore ways to develop your job seeking or career? Explore ways to participate in local community or culture? This Migrant Network session is an opportunity to 'go beyond' the information State Growth provides in the initial Welcome Workshops. In this session you're invited to ask settlement questions that matter to you and your family, that could also…
Find out more »Road Rules & English for Driving (face-to-face Car Cafe)
Are you learning the road rules and practicing English ready for driving practice? This 'Road Rules & English for Driving Practice' study group is for you! You need to know the road rules to get a learner licence and to pass the driving test. You need English for driving practice to understand your driving instructor or a driving mentor. Multicultural community members are invited to join a group video call to work on improving: Your road rule knowledge Your English…
Find out more »Citizenship Test Study Group (face-to-face at MRC Tas)
Join us to study for the Citizenship Test in English. • Learn about Australia • Strengthen your English • Prepare for the citizenship test When: Each Friday, starting 26 June 2020, 3:00 - 4:30 pm Where: Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania, Level 2, 1a Anfield Street, Glenorchy Registration essential - click here to register. Priority is humanitarian entrants due to limited places ensuring COVID-19 safety. For information and self-study resources please visit the MRC Tas Citizenship Page. For more information, contact…
Find out more »Road Rules & English for Driving (video call Car Cafe)
Are you learning the road rules and practicing English ready for driving practice? This 'Road Rules & English for Driving Practice' study group is for you! You need to know the road rules to get a learner licence and to pass the driving test. You need English for driving practice to understand your driving instructor or a driving mentor. Multicultural community members are invited to join a group video call to work on improving: Your road rule knowledge Your English…
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