Community Action for a Multicultural Society (CAMS) Gathering Angela Naumann, Manager, Settlement...
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Community Action for a Multicultural Society (CAMS) Gathering Angela Naumann, Manager, Settlement Programs and Planning Leonie Chinn, Settlement Planning Coordinator 3 November 2010 DIAC Update
Community Action for a Multicultural Society (CAMS) Gathering Angela Naumann, Manager, Settlement Programs and Planning Leonie Chinn, Settlement Planning
Community Action for a Multicultural Society (CAMS) Gathering
Angela Naumann, Manager, Settlement Programs and Planning Leonie
Chinn, Settlement Planning Coordinator 3 November 2010 DIAC
Update
Slide 2
Overview Current Refugee and Humanitarian Program 2009-10
Refugee and Humanitarian Arrivals Data Settlement Programs Update
Multicultural Affairs Update Citizenship
Slide 3
Current Refugee and Humanitarian Program 13,750 persons
(Australia-wide) 6,000 refugees 7,750 Special Humanitarian Program
and onshore protection Increase in onshore protection Subsequent
increase in split family Focus on Protracted Refugee Situations
Afghans, Bhutanese, Burmese, Somali, Burundians Increased target
for women at risk (12%)
Slide 4
Regional Balance Regional Balance (last five years) (11 June
2010)
Slide 5
Resettlement in Qld 2009-10 1,760 persons: 11% + of national
Five settlement locations: Brisbane 893 arrivals (51%) Logan 517
arrivals (29%) Toowoomba 145 arrivals (8%) Cairns 117 arrivals (7%)
Townsville 88 arrivals (5%)
Slide 6
Top 5 nationalities settled in Qld 2009-10
Slide 7
Settlement in Qld 2009-10 Qld Arrivals by Age Bracket
2009-10
Slide 8
2010-11 1 st Qtr Source Regions Total arrivals to Qld 2010-11
(to end Sep): 468
Slide 9
2010-11 1 st Qtr - Settlement Regions
Slide 10
2010-11 1 st Qtr Visa Subclasses Total arrivals to Qld 2010-11
(to end Sep): 468
Slide 11
DIAC Settlement programs Aim: to support eligible migrants and
refugees in their transition to Australian life by helping to build
self reliance, developing English language skills, and fostering
connections with mainstream services first five years refugee and
humanitarian entrants
Slide 12
IHSS Update New contract begins 2011 Changes : Settlement
regions Competency based approached to orientation Focus on youth
(15 25 year olds) Torture and Trauma Counselling
Slide 13
Qld HSS Regions (from Feb 2011)
Slide 14
Settlement Grants Program (SGP) Finding 2010-11 service
providers: http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-
australia/settle-in-australia/find-help/where- to-help/ Changes to
SGP due to be announced late November see DIAC website
(www.immi.gov.au)
Slide 15
Complex Case Support Specialised and intensive case management
services to refugee and humanitarian entrants with exceptional
needs that extend beyond the scope of existing settlement services
Works in partnership with settlement and mainstream services to
facilitate the transition of clients to independent functioning as
soon as practicable Anyone can refer a client for CCS assessment
including: DIAC funded service providers Commonwealth, state or
territory government agencies Community and health organisations
Volunteer groups Self referral.
Slide 16
More DIAC news New Parliamentary Secretary, Kate Lundy and
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen DIAC Global
Manager and Global Service Delivery Network New AMEP service model
from 2011
Slide 17
Further settlement information Statistics: Settlement Reporting
Facility: www.immi.gov.au/settlement/ www.immi.gov.au/settlement/
Migration program statistics:
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/statistics/statistical-
info/visa-grants/migrant.htm
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/statistics/statistical-
info/visa-grants/migrant.htm Eligibility for Settlement Services:
www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-
sheets/96eligibility_for_settlement_services.htm
www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-
sheets/96eligibility_for_settlement_services.htm Settlement
Providers: http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-
australia/find-help/where-to-help/
http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-
australia/find-help/where-to-help/
Slide 18
Purpose of the CLO Network Maintain contact with approximately
6000 community organisations and representatives Help communities
to raise issues of concern Enable government to distribute
information in times of difficulty Promote a multicultural
society
Slide 19
Diversity and Social Cohesion Program Formerly the Diverse
Australia Program Aim - to provide an environment in which all
Australians can develop a full sense of belonging and participate
and contribute to Australian society New funding program is yet to
be approved- hopefully will be announced by end of year.
Slide 20
Australian Multicultural Advisory Council Council officially
launched by the Minister in December 2008. Re- appointed for its 2
nd term in June 2010 Its second-term priorities include providing
the government with advice on how best to support migrant
settlement in rural and regional locations, and areas with
employment opportunities". Statement on cultural diversity policy
The People of Australia. Qld member-Gail Ker Provides independent
advice to the Minister and Parliamentary Secretary regarding:
social cohesion issues relating to Australias cultural and
religious diversity overcoming intolerance and racism in Australia
communicating the social and economic benefits of Australias
cultural diversity to the broad community issues relating to the
social and civic participation of migrants in Australian
society.
Slide 21
Community Liaison Officers Katie Williams African Communities
Ph 3136 7660 [email protected]@immi.gov.au
Fil Ah San Communities of the Pacific Region, Muslim and Middle
Eastern Communities. Ph 3136 7655 [email protected] Anh Nguyen
Asian and Indian Sub Continent Communities Ph 3136 7656
[email protected]
