February 2019
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 »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 »Digi Drop-in
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 »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
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 1, 14 Feb – 10 April 3:30pm - 5:00pm Where: Migrant Resource Centre Level 2, 1a Anfield Street, Glenorchy Contact: Sally on 03 6221 0999 For an interpreter, contact TIS on 131 450 Click here to download the Citizenship Group - English Flyer
Find out more »April 2019
Working with Interpreters – GLENORCHY
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…
Find out more »Cultural Awareness Training – GLENORCHY
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…
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