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August 2021
Jobs in Civil Construction
There are jobs waiting in Southern Tasmania for people to work as a: Truck driver Mobile plant operator Excavator operator These jobs are an opportunity to start in the civil construction industry. To be ready for work, you are healthy and fit. You're also able to: Communicate in English Drive to work to start at 7am Work full time To be ready for employer-matching, you will do workshops and assessments focusing on: Career advice & support Communication techniques Interpersonal interactions…
Find out more »Tax Help
Do you need help to lodge your tax return? Tax Help volunteers are trained by the The Australian Taxation Office (ATO). They know how to work with interpreters. You may be eligible for a Tax Help appointment if you: earn less than $60 000, have simple tax affairs, and lodge online using MyTax. Contact reception to book a Tax Help appointment in the MRC Tas Glenorchy office by phoning 03 6221 0999. Call 131 450 first if you need an…
Find out more »October 2021
Aged and Community – October Activities
Each month we offer fun activities and social outings to older people and people with disabilities from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. If you would like to attend any of these activities, or want to find out more, please contact the Aged Care and Community Services team on 03 6221 0999 or daycentre@mrctas.org.au | www.mrctas.org.au/aged-care/ Activities Calendar - October 2021 All our Aged and Community social group clients are welcome to attend all activities. It is essential…
Find out more »Career Coaching
If you're looking for paid work, this weekly Career Coaching series is for you! The Career Coaching series will help people from a migrant, refugee or asylum seeking background: Develop job seeking skills for your next job. Put your best foot forward in a competitive labour market. Enhance your cultural knowledge and career management skills. Registration Register here for the Career Coaching series, starting 7 July 2021 You don't need to register again if you've already registered after 7 July…
Find out more »Working with Interpreters Training
Register The Working with Interpreters workshop will provide participants with greater understanding, knowledge and skills required to work with interpreters when providing services to people who do not speak English well or at all. This 2 hour workshop will cover: Overview of legislation and policy Resources and practice guides available Role of interpreters Role of clinician or service provider Accessing interpreter services Strategies for communication Case scenarios and role plays Culturally appropriate assessment and interview resources, and The Migrant…
Find out more »Conversation Club | Term 4, 2021
English skills = opportunities! To improve your English skills it is important to practice, so join us at Conversation Club to: Listen and speak Meet friendly people Grow your confidence Where: Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) – Level 2, 1a Anfield Street, Glenorchy When: 3:30pm – 4:30pm on Thursdays during school term. Contact Settlement team for more information: Phone: 03 6221 0999. If you need an interpreter, please call 131450 (TIS) first then ask them to call Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania. OR Email: settlement@mrctas.org.au It is essential to register…
Find out more »Phoenix Centre Friday Village
Friday Village is a wellbeing group open to anyone from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. Come and meet with others and practise English though some fun wellbeing activities. Upcoming sessions: 8 October: Community Education on Gambling 22 October: DIY - Glenorchy Bunnings visit 29 October: Learn more about services in Southern Tasmania Where: Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania, Level 2, 1A Anfield St Glenorchy When: Every Friday from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Contact: For more information and to register please call…
Find out more »Car Café | Term 4, 2021
Are you learning the road rules and practicing English to get ready for driving practice? Come along to this ‘Road Rules and English for Driving Practice’ study group! You will learn: Road rules to get a learner licence and to pass the driving test. English for driving practice so you can understand your driving instructor/mentor Where: Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) – Level 2, 1a Anfield Street, Glenorchy When: 10:30am – 12 pm on Friday's during school term. Contact…
Find out more »November 2021
Disability Information and Help (Southern Tasmania)
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? NDIS worker Holly is available to meet face-to-face, by video call, or a phone appointment for disability information and help.…
Find out more »Cultural Awareness Training
Register Cultural Awareness Training provides the foundational knowledge and understanding needed to work effectively with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This 3 hour workshop will cover: the broad concepts of ‘culture’ and cultural awareness definitions and terms used in migration contexts immigration to Australia and Tasmania Tasmania’s current demographics, including diversity in languages and religions experiences of people subject to forced migration common refugee experiences prior to arrival in Australia basic definitions regarding trauma cross-cultural communication…
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