Meeting soaring demand: WSMRC forges key alliances with other organisations to enhance Milivelihood Employment Program
(South-West Sydney and Macarthur Region – 12 February 2024) In response to the rapidly growing demand for CALD women to access its transformative Milivelihood Employment program, the Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre (WSMRC) has recently formed strategic partnerships with other service providers and training organisations. This collaborative effort is aimed at ensuring that the program […]
Childcare Subsidy: A Significant Leap in Overcoming Work Barriers for CALD Women
Childcare subsidies hold immense potential in empowering culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women, enabling them to overcome work barriers and achieve better settlement outcomes. With a focus on affordability, these subsidies make quality early childhood education and care accessible, paving the way for increased workforce participation and community engagement.
Western Sydney MRC welcomes NSW Settlement Strategy
Media Release, From Western Sydney MRC – 28th February 2023 Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre (WSMRC) welcomes the NSW Settlement Strategy as an important initiative to improve settlement outcomes for people from refugee and refugee-like backgrounds living in NSW. It will serve as a bridge between federal and state initiatives, drawing on the wealth of […]
Resumption of Humanitarian Arrivals
Western Sydney MRC welcomes the announcement of The Hon. Scott Morrison Prime Minister of Australia, on 22 November, to resume humanitarian arrivals under the humanitarian program.
Minister Natalie Ward’s announcement for urgent funding to support Asylum Seekers and temporary Visa holders – $5.5 million
Western Sydney MRC welcomes the announcement made on Wednesday 18th August of the $5.5 million to support temporary visa holders, including asylum seekers through grassroots, community organisations.
2021 Australian Budget Impacts for CALD Communities
Western Sydney MRC welcomes the increased funding on family and domestic violence supports, including the $10.3m for temporary visa holders as outlined in the Australian Government Budget 2021.
Additional funding received for temporary visa holders
Additional funding received for temporary visa holders
CALD community connection is stronger than ever
In late July 2020, Western Sydney MRC and CORE Community Services partnered to hold their most attended Community* webinar to date attended by the CEO of Multicultural NSW Joseph La Posta. Alongside Joseph La Posta, MP Melanie Gibbons, Member for Holsworthy and Guy Zangari, Member for Fairfield). The online community forum proved yet again that opportunities to facilitate dialogue and information exchange between Government, community and grassroots organisations is a successful undertaking and valued greatly by all.
Parenting, Education, Health and Wellbeing Case Study
Lives Behind the numbers Case Study Meet Aber*, mother of 3 beautiful sons. Arriving almost a year and a half ago, her sons were now enrolled in school, two attending local public school and one of preschool age. She had been informed by the primary school that her son, currently in Year 5, was going […]
The Hon. Ray Williams MP – February 2019 visit
Western Sydney MRC was once again honoured to receive The Hon. Ray Williams MP, and received a cheque for $20,000 to support the launch of a podcast and an additional $5,000 from Melanie Gibbons MP to assist with the delivery of youth activities including Rock and Water and the school holiday camp.
