September 2021
Conversation Club | Term 3, 2021
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 Where: Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) – Level 2, 1a Anfield Street, Glenorchy When: 3:30pm – 5:00pm on Thursdays during school term. Contact Settlement team for more information: Phone: 03 6221 0999. If you need an interpreter, please call 131450 (TIS) first then ask them to call Migrant Resource…
Find out more »Migrant Network Meet-up – September
Join us for our September networking event to hear from Human Resources Management experts working in hospitality (Laura Papiccio from Crowne Plaza Hobart), finance (Narissa Diwan from MyState Bank), government (Bernadette Welsh from Department of Premier and Cabinet, Tasmania) and transport (Janine McCann from Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd). They will share industry insights and tips for job applications. You can ask questions too! This is a golden opportunity if you are looking for a job in Tasmania! When: Thursday 23…
Find out more »Car Café | Term 3, 2021
Are you learning the road rules and practising English to get ready for driving practice? Come along to this ‘Road Rules and English for Driving Practice’ study group! You will learn: Road rules to get a learner licence and to pass the driving test. English for driving practice so you can understand your driving instructor/mentor Where: Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) – Level 2, 1a Anfield Street, Glenorchy When: 10:30am – 12:30pm on Fridays during school term. Contact the…
Find out more »Citizenship Test Study Group | Term 3, 2021
Are you learning the Common Bond booklet and practising English for the Citizenship Test? Join us to study for the Citizenship Test in English! Learn about Australia Strengthen your English Prepare for the citizenship test Where: Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) – Level 2, 1a Anfield Street, Glenorchy When: 3:00pm – 4:00pm on Fridays during Term 3. Contact Settlement team for more information: Phone: 03 6221 0999. If you need an interpreter, please call 131450 (TIS) first then ask…
Find out more »Career Coaching
If you're looking for paid work, this weekly Career Coaching series is for you! The Career Coaching series will help people from a migrant, refugee or asylum seeking background: Develop job seeking skills for your next job. Put your best foot forward in a competitive labour market. Enhance your cultural knowledge and career management skills. Registration Register here for the Career Coaching series, starting 7 July 2021 You don't need to register again if you've already registered after 7 July…
Find out more »Multicultural 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 the Youth team on 03 6221 0999 or email youth@mrctas.org.au www.myt.org.au
Find out more »October 2021
Disability Information and Help (Southern 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? NDIS worker Holly is available to meet face-to-face, by video call, or a phone appointment for disability information and help.…
Find out more »Spring holiday fun at MRC Tas
Bring your kids to MRC Tas for family-friendly holiday fun this October! Come and enjoy social time with your family: Children’s activities Practising English Health information Where: Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRCTas) –in the Cresswell-Beakley Stand, Level 2, 1a Anfield Street, Glenorchy Contact the Settlement team for more information. Phone: 03 6221 0999. If you need an interpreter, please call 131450 (TIS) first then ask them to call Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania. OR- email: settlement@mrctas.org.au You must register to attend…
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 »November 2021
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…
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