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February 2022
MY Career Steps – Community Services Industry Session
We will talk about different career paths and opportunities in Community Services. The topics we will cover include: • Disability Support • Aged Care • Social Work • Nursing • Childcare When: Thursday February 10, 10:00AM – 2:00PM Where: Level 1, 1A Anfield Street Glenorchy. Eligibility: anyone from refugee and migrant background interested in a career in Community Services. MY Career Steps (ESS Activity ID: 100261075) will help you to find meaningful employment or take the right steps towards your…
Find out more »MRC Tas Women’s Group
This group invites women* to come together to enjoy different activities and share information. Talk about topics that are important to you Learn about other services Practice English Learn new skills Make new friends Digital Literacy This group is a child-friendly space. When: 12:30pm - 2:30pm on Fridays during school term Where: Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania, Level 2, 1a Anfield St Glenorchy. To register for the group please contact the Youth team on 03 6221 0999. For an interpreter (TIS)…
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…
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 »Play2Learn in the Park
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 Healthy snacks Music and story time Fun and friendship Support with parenting When: Fridays…
Find out more »March 2022
Aged and Community – March 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/ View Calendar All our Aged and Community social group clients are welcome to attend all activities. It is essential to book the…
Find out more »Harmony Celebration!!
Share, Discover, Celebrate! Let's Celebrate together the taste of Harmony. Come together, and celebrate diversity with Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania. Bring a plate to share, so we can discover and celebrate different cultures through food, conversations and music. When: 18 March, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Check out this link to learn about harmony day, where everybody BELONGS: https://www.harmony.gov.au/
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…
Find out more »April 2022
Aged and Community – April 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/ View Calendar View Calendar (Chinese translation) All our Aged and Community social group clients are welcome to attend all activities. It…
Find out more »How to vote: a workshop for new Citizens
Federal Election will be held on Saturday 21st May 2022. Are you a new citizen, voting in Federal Election for the first time? Come to this free session at Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania and learn how to vote! Thursday 14th April 2022 at 12:30 How to enrol for voting. Tuesday 19th April 2022 at 12:30 How to vote. Tuesday 26th April 12:30 to 1:30 What can help you make better voting decisions. Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania - Level…
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