List of articles and reports - CALD and Refugee Communities and Employment

Dear CBMIA members, this is the last blog entry for 2018. I have included a number of articles, reports and resource that will help us assist members of the CALD community on employment issues. Have a wonderful break and see you next year.

Miguel Ferrero
On behalf on the CBMIA Employment Working Party

• List of articles and Reports

Articles

https://theconversation.com/middle-eastern-migrants-arent-piling-on-to-the-dole-queue-72418

https://theconversation.com/how-refugees-overcome-the-odds-to-become-entrepreneurs-85091

https://theconversation.com/refugees-are-helping-others-in-their-situation-as-social-entrepreneurs-80475

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/00048674.2010.543412?scroll=top&needAccess=true

https://quod.lib.umich.edu/j/jmmh/10381607.0008.103?rgn=main;view=fulltext

Reports

https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/FlagPost/2011/June/What_do_refugees_and_humanitarian_entrants_contribute_to_Australia

http://www.dlgrma.qld.gov.au/resources/multicultural/programs-initiatives/deloitte/seizing-the-opportunity.pdf

http://library.bsl.org.au/jspui/bitstream/1/11011/4/ArashiroPagan_Too_valuable_to_lose_2018.pdf

http://library.bsl.org.au/jspui/bitstream/1/11006/5/Boese_etal_Humanitarian_migrants_on_urban_fringe_2018.pdf

https://www.bsl.org.au/research/projects/enhancing-employment-services-for-mature-age-jobseekers/

Resources:

https://www.workingforeveryone.com.au/resources/

TAFE SHOWCASE - BANKSTOWN

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Organisation/Service/Project: TAFE Bankstown

Initiative/Project: TAFE NSW

• Employment Events/Expos:

TAFE SHOWCASE

When: 20 November 2018

Where: TAFE Bankstown – 500 Chapel Rd Bankstown

Time: 10 am to 2 pm

TALK TO TEACHERS; GET COURSE INFORMATION; FIND OUT MORE ABOUT STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES OR ENROL FOR 2019 COURSES

PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT SHOWCASE - Events

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Worker’s Name: Fatamata or Dinaz

Organisation/Service/Project: Canterbury Bankstown Multicultural Interagency

Telephone/Email: 97900580  - mcdp@tmn.net.au; dinaz.rather@metroassist.org.au  

• Events :

PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT SHOWCASE

Presented by Canterbury Bankstown Multicultural Interagency in recognition of Anti-Poverty Week

-       Presentation of final pathways to employment report

-       Launching of Canterbury Bankstown Service Mapping

-       Presentation on the latest research on volunteering

-       Networking, performance and refreshment

Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre

When: Thursday 18 October 2018

Time: 10 am to 12 pm

RSVP is essential for catering purposes

CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE TRAINING FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS

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Worker’s Name: Fatmata Parkinson

Organisation/Service/Project: initiative of CBMIA

Telephone/Email: 9796-2235 / 0449971825 – mcdp@tmn.net.au

• Training/Workshops:

CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE TRAINING FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS

Cultural Intelligence (CQ) describe and measures the motivational, cognitive and behavioural capability to function effectively in different cultural contexts.

The training involves:

·         Cultural intelligence (CQ) portal set up prior to workshop

·         CQ 16 page individual report

·         2 hours workshop

When: 14^th August 2018

Time: 9.30 am to 11.30 am

Where: Level 2, 40 Raymond Street Bankstown

RSVP: Friday 10^th August

Refreshments will be provided

STEP UP WORKSHOP FOR JOB SEEKERS

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Worker’s Name: Iman

Organisation/Service/Project: SSI

Telephone/Email: 9796-2120 – imousa@ssi.org.au

• Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

STEP UP WORKSHOP FOR JOB SEEKERS

This program will help you understand the employment process and covers the following:

-       How to write a cover letter

-       And a resume

-       How to prepare for a job interview

The sessions will be held at the Bansktown Public School on 13^th August 2018 at 1 pm. For further information contact Iman

Certificate in Hospitality

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Worker’s Name: Geoff Kelly - Director

Organisation/Service/Project: Inspire Community Services

Telephone/Email: geoff.kelly@inspirecommunity.org.au - 0435 370530

Initiative/Project:

• Employment/Job Seeking Training/Workshops:

Inspire Community Services will be hosting an information day for people who would be interested in completing a Certificate In Hospitality.

This course is subsidies by the NSW Government under the Smart and Skilled scheme for eligible clients.

Eligibility Criteria:

· 15 years old or over?
· No longer at school?
· Living or working in NSW?
· An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident,
· Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen?

Information Session 

Date:  1st August  

Time: 10:30am 

Address: 110 Memorial Avenue Liverpool 2170

If you know of clients who would be suitable for this course than ask them to contact Geoff on 0435 370530

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS

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Worker’s Name: Fatmata Parkinson

Organisation/Service/Project: TAFE and The Multicultural Network

Telephone/Email:9790-0580 / 0449971825 – mcdp@tmn.net.au

• English classes/conversation group:

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS

Delivered by Petersham TAFE NSW Career Pathways & Employability Skills in partnership with The Multicultural Network.

When:            Monday

Time:              9.30 am to 12.30 pm

Venue:           The Multicultural Network – Level 2A, 40 Raymond Street, Bankstown NSW 2200

Bookings for this program and for childcare is essential

Morning tea will be provided.