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November 2020
Maths for Jobs in Building and Construction
The building and construction industry in Tasmania has job opportunities. This free 3 day face-to-face course at MRC Tas covers Maths used in Building & Construction jobs. There will be a quiz based on your level of maths. Course dates are 25th, 26th and 27th of Nov 2020, from 3:00pm – 4:30pm. Places are limited (only 15 participants) to ensure social distancing. To register for the course please send your full name and contact details to sgor@mrctas.org.au. Registration will be…
Find out more »December 2020
Nepali Story time at Glenorchy Library
Story Time in Nepali! Bring your children (0-5) to Story Time at Glenorchy Library to hear a children's story in Nepali and learn about other regular Library events and programs. Language support provided. Where: Glenorchy Library, 4 Terry St Glenorchy When: Tuesday 1st December between 11:00am - 11:30am Registrations are essential. Book at Glenorchy Library or contact Scoutt at MRC Tas on 03 6221 0999. For an interpreter (TIS) call 131 450. Click here to download the flyer
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 »Play2Learn
Play2Learn is a fun time for you to share with your child. Play2Learn gives your child the chance to learn, grow and prepare for school. Play2Learn is often conducted as part of the 'It Takes a Village' program model. In this situation, newly arrived humanitarian entrants with children aged 0 - 5 years are welcome to attend. Come and join us for: Lots of play activities Craft Healthy lunch Music & story time Fun & friendship Support with parenting 'It…
Find out more »Road Rules & English for Driving (face-to-face in Glenorchy office)
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 »Disability Information and Help (South 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? Video call or phone appointments with the NDIS for disability information and help are available Monday's between 1:00 pm -…
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, 2:00 - 3:00 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 more information, please call…
Find out more »End of Year Events
End of Year Events The Settlement Team is pleased to host two important End of Year events for Oromo, Tigrinya, Nepali, Karen, Amharic and Farsi speakers. With bicultural workers providing language support the events encourage two-way conversation, so bring your questions and comments! The Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) program is for humanitarian entrants who have arrived in Australia less than five years ago. Friday, 18 December, 2020 10:00 - 2:30 pm New driver licencing system New employment groups…
Find out more »Hospitality Ready English (face-to-face study group)
Are you interested in working in Tasmanian's hospitality industry? Multicultural community members are invited to practice: Words used in hospitality industry English conversations common in hospitality jobs Listening to customers, team mates, and boss Hospitality Ready English (face-to-face study group) is a 10 week study program in the Glenorchy office of MRC Tas. This face-to-face group starts 20 October 2020, 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Places are limited to ensure COVID19-safety for all. UPDATE: No more places are available for 2020.…
Find out more »January 2021
Career Coaching
If you're looking for paid work, this fortnightly Career Coaching series is for you! The presentations are by an experienced professional recruiter Karl Rowlands. Each presentation is livestreamed via YouTube so you can watch from home or with us at MRC Tas Glenorchy Office. Peer discussion after the presentation is facilitated by an experienced occupational therapist from the employment service industry, David O'Halloran. This Career Coaching series will help people from a migrant, refugee or asylum seeking background: Develop job…
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