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

Overview Current Refugee and Humanitarian Program Refugee and Humanitarian Arrivals Data Settlement Programs Update Multicultural Affairs Update Citizenship

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%)

Regional Balance Regional Balance (last five years) (11 June 2010)

Resettlement in Qld  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%)

Top 5 nationalities settled in Qld

Settlement in Qld Qld Arrivals by Age Bracket

– 1 st Qtr – Source Regions Total arrivals to Qld (to end Sep): 468

– 1 st Qtr - Settlement Regions

– 1 st Qtr – Visa Subclasses Total arrivals to Qld (to end Sep): 468

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

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

Qld HSS Regions (from Feb 2011)

Settlement Grants Program (SGP) Finding service providers: australia/settle-in-australia/find-help/where- to-help/ Changes to SGP due to be announced late November – see DIAC website (

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.

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

Further settlement information Statistics: Settlement Reporting Facility: Migration program statistics: info/visa-grants/migrant.htm info/visa-grants/migrant.htm Eligibility for Settlement Services: sheets/96eligibility_for_settlement_services.htm sheets/96eligibility_for_settlement_services.htm Settlement Providers: australia/find-help/where-to-help/ australia/find-help/where-to-help/

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

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.

Australian Multicultural Advisory Council Council officially launched by the Minister in December 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 Australia’s cultural and religious diversity –overcoming intolerance and racism in Australia –communicating the social and economic benefits of Australia’s cultural diversity to the broad community –issues relating to the social and civic participation of migrants in Australian society.

Community Liaison Officers Katie Williams – African Communities Ph Fil Ah San – Communities of the Pacific Region, Muslim and Middle Eastern Communities. Ph Anh Nguyen – Asian and Indian Sub Continent Communities Ph

Settlement Programmes & Planning Angela Naumann Manager, Settlement Programs and Planning Tel: Leonie Chinn Settlement Planning Coordinator & TIS Liaison Officer Tel:

Settlement contacts John Stavridis Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minors Tel: Complex Case Support Tel: Website: assistance/government-programs/settlement- programs/ccs.htm

Citizenship Website: Tel: