Multicultural services assistance

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Federal government support 

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) - funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, and provides free English lessons and childcare to eligible migrants and refugees.

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/programs/adult-migrant-english-program#amep-class-locations

Department of Home Affairs - The department is responsible for central coordination and strategy and policy leadership in relation to cyber and critical infrastructure resilience and security, immigration, border security and management, counter-terrorism, the protection of our sovereignty, citizenship and social cohesion. 

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations - Sydney Greater West Local Jobs Plan - Local Jobs is a collaborative place-based initiative to ensure local labour markets work well for all Australians, in partnership with business and communities. Local Jobs supports tailored, local approaches to skilling individuals to meet local workforce needs.

https://www.dewr.gov.au/local-jobs/employment-facilitators/new-south-wales/sydney-greater-west

Services Australia, Multicultural Service Officers - Specialists help migrant and refugee communities connect with services.

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/multicultural-service-officers

State government support 

Multicultural NSW - The lead government agency implementing policies and legislation that support diverse communities.

https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au/

Multicultural Community Liaison Officers  Blacktown and Mt Druitt - Employs civilian officers at the local level to work with communities and police to strengthen links and facilitate communication and interaction between police and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

NSW Police

Service NSW - Learn how to access accessible services.

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/services/accessibility-services

Service NSW Business support - The personalised support your business needs, in one convenient place.

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/business

Service NSW Support and guidance for new arrivals -Book a new arrivals appointment.

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/book-a-new-arrivals-appointment

Transcultural Mental Health Centre - Works with health professionals and communities across New South Wales to support positive mental health for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre

Local services and support

Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency ( MECA) - Is a community based organisation dedicated to informing, linking and empowering people from culturally diverse backgrounds to enhance a culturally rich and diverse Australia.

https://www.meca.org.au/

SydWest Multicultural Services - Is a leading community organisation helping and empowering people of all cultures in Greater Western Sydney.

https://sydwestms.org.au/

 

Blacktown City Council events

Australian Citizenship ceremonies

https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/About-Council/What-we-do/Events/Australian-Citizenship-Ceremonies

Events and activities - List of events and activities occurring across Blacktown City. 

https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Events-and-activities

Blacktown Arts

Blacktown Arts, What's on - Check out the latest exhibitions and art installations. 

https://blacktownarts.com.au/events/

Blacktown City Libraries

Community languages collection - Blacktown City Libraries offer extensive collections in a variety of languages.

https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Services/Blacktown-City-Libraries/Multicultural-service

English conversation classes - Blacktown City Libraries offers free English conversation classes at some of our libraries.

https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Services/Blacktown-City-Libraries/Multicultural-service/English-Conversation-Classes

Language Ambassadors - Hear what people have to say about Blacktown City Libraries - in their language!

https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Services/Blacktown-City-Libraries/Multicultural-service/Language-Ambassadors

Online multicultural resources - Blacktown City Libraries offers a wide range of free online multicultural resources.

https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Services/Blacktown-City-Libraries/Multicultural-service/Online-Multicultural-Resources