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THE HON KATE ELLIS MP
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR ADELAIDE
MEDIA RELEASE
22 June 2012
Funding to enhance local settlement services in Adelaide
Federal Member for Adelaide, Kate Ellis today announced that 3 local organisations will share in more than $1.6 million in funding to assist refugees and migrants become self-reliant and settle in Adelaide.
Each local organisation will be funded to deliver a project under the Gillard Government's Settlement Grants program, which aims to help refugees and migrants become independent, acquire crucial skills and knowledge about life in Australia and contribute to the national economy.
Organisation Funding
Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia Inc $286,824.00
Multicultural Youth South Australia Inc. $1,268,618.00
Muslim Women's Association of South Australia Incorporated $50,000.00
TOTAL: $1,605,442.00
"I know that each of these local organisations do an incredible job in supporting our newest community members and I'm pleased that our Government is providing much needed funding to continue this important work." Ms Ellis said.
"These community organisations play an important role in helping migrants and refugees settle as quickly as possible and build rewarding lives in our local community.
"Each project will provide practical assistance to new arrivals and equip them with the tools they need to become self-reliant and successfully settle in Adelaide."
Ms Ellis said the projects would assist refugees and migrant families strengthen their connection to the wider Australian community and encourage participation, engagement and inclusion.
"The funding will allow these organisations to offer information sessions and cultural orientation programs on topics such as Australia's legal system, housing, parenting practices, intergenerational issues and financial management to assist new and emerging communities.
"These comprehensive services will assist refugees and migrant families strengthen their connection to the wider Australian community and encourage participation, engagement and inclusion,"
"Adelaide is a vibrant multicultural community and it is in the interests of our whole community to ensure that refugees and migrants receive the support they need to settle and adapt to living in Adelaide." Ms Ellis said.
Funding through the Settlement Grants Program is aimed to assist refugees, family sponsored migrants and the dependants of those on skilled migration visas with low levels of English.
A complete list of successful applicants in the 2012-13 funding round is available on the Department of Immigration website www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/delivering-assistance/settlement-grants