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March 2019
Equal Opportunity Tasmania Outreach
MRC Tas has partnered with Equal Opportunity Tasmania to help clients deal with discrimination. Equal Opportunity Tasmania deals with complaints about discrimination and racism in Tasmania. Equal Opportunity Tasmania works to ensure everyone in Tasmania is treated equally and fairly. Every month, staff from Equal Opportunity Tasmania come to MRC Tas to talk with clients, give clients information about their rights, and help clients make complaints under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas). Our first Equal Opportunity Tasmania outreach is on: Wednesday…
Find out more »April 2019
AIM HIGH – High School Study Support Program
Aim High is a targeted study program that supports educational outcomes for young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Aim High provides specific support across the year 9 and 10 curriculum, with a strong emphasis on core curriculum subjects such as science and maths. ELIGIBILITY Year 9 and 10 students from refugee and migrant backgrounds in Tasmanian Government schools. LOCATION OF STUDY SUPPORT Aim High delivers weekly study support sessions based at MRC Tas, 1A Anfield St Glenorchy. DAY AND…
Find out more »Citizenship Group – English
Join us for help to study in English for the Citizenship Test. • Learn about citizenship • Learn how to apply • Prepare for the test When: Each Wednesday of School Term 2, 1st May - 3rd July, 3:30pm - 5:00pm Where: Migrant Resource Centre Level 2, 1a Anfield Street, Glenorchy Contact: Jonathan on 03 6221 0999 For an interpreter, contact TIS on 131 450 Click here to download the Citizenship Group - English Flyer
Find out more »Car Café
Do you need English to drive? Come along to Car Cafe and practice your English with us! Focus on cars and driving Have a cup of tea or coffee Work with volunteers on your English Contact Vatsal on (03) 6221 0999 or email driving@mrctas.org.au for more information. For an interpreter (TIS) call 131 450 Download the Car Café Flyer here
Find out more »Monday Drop-in
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
Find out more »Employment Check-in
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
Find out more »Disability Drop-in with NDIS Outreach
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 come to Disability Drop-in to get answers for questions like: Who can get help from NDIS? What supports are there for people living with disability? How can families find out more? Mondays between 1:00pm and 4:00pm at MRC Tas, Level 2, 1A Anfield Street Glenorchy Contact Sally: settlement@mrctas.org.au or 03…
Find out more »Digi Drop-in – Tuesday
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
Find out more »MYT School Holiday Program
School holiday activities will be taking place each Wednesday @ MRC TAS, 1a Anfield St Glenorchy 17th April, 3pm - 5:30pm - MYT school holiday drop in special 'Employment in focus' 24th April, 9am - 3pm - A sporting day at PCYC in the city starting at 10am till 12, and then Tasmanian Museum and ART Gallery (TMAG) – Meet at MRC TAS at 9am. Contact Sera on 03 6221 0999 or youth@mrctas.org.au | myt.org.au Click here to download the…
Find out more »Wednesday Youth Drop-In
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
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