Upcoming Events

Come along to these free MYT English tutoring sessions to help you learn and practice your English language skills! 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th of January 3:15pm - 4:45pm At Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania Level 2, 1a Anfield St Glenorchy For more information please contact Zelinda on 03 6221 0999 or email youth@mrctas.org.au | myt.org.au Supported by the Tasmanian Government, Department of Communities.

MYT School holiday activities will be taking place every Wednesday between 11am - 3pm @ MRC TAS, 1a Anfield St Glenorchy 9th January, 11am-3pm – Excursion (to be confirmed) 16th January, 11am-3pm – Youth Health Day with PULSE Health South 23rd January, 11am-3pm – Soccer Scholarship Clinic with Football Federation Tasmania 30th January, 11am-3pm – Soccer Scholarship Clinic with Football Federation Tasmania Contact Sera on 03 6221 0999 or youth@mrctas.org.au | myt.org.au Click here to view flyer

Come along to Monday Drop-in for one-on-one support. No appointments are necessary and interpreters are available if needed. Topics include: Learning to drive Form support Housing Medical Citizenship Legal issues Education Employment Migration Please call MRC Reception on 03 6221 0999 if you would like more information. Click here to download the Monday Drop-in Flyer  

People from a migrant or refugee background are invited to check in for help with employment during Monday Drop-in. Work together on your next step. You can be: Getting skills ready for work Looking for your first job Needing advice for a problem at work Planning steps to change jobs No appointment needed. For more information email settlement@mrctas.org.au or call Vatsal on 03 6221 0999. Call 131 450 for interpreter. Click here to download the Employment Check-in Flyer

Learn about using computers - Digital literacy is for everyone Learn how to use email, MyGov, Centrelink accounts Online searches for housing, jobs, and services Explore tools for learning and daily life No appointment needed! For more information contact Clarissa on 6221 0999. For an interpreter (TIS) call 131 450 You can ask for language support if needed. Download the flyer here

Come along to Youth Drop-in every Wednesday afternoon for support with: Homework English Driving information Forms (Centrelink and more!) No appointment needed! For more information please contact Sera on 03 6221 0999 or email youth@mrctas.org.au www.myt.org.au  

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 skills communication…

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 Resource…