The Living in Australia web pages contain information and publications about life in Australia, and links to government settlement services including help learning English. These web pages also provide information about Australian values and the cultural diversity of Australia’s people.
Settling In - NSW Newsletter
Settling In is a newsletter initiated by the Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Branch of the NSW office, designed to disseminate settlement information and updates to external stakeholders, as well as showcase good practice and innovations which promote social inclusion and participation. Settling In is published several times a year. Editions of the newsletter are available to download as PDF files below.
* April 2009 Issue (600KB PDF file)
* July 2009 Issue (676KB PDF file)
Beginning a Life in Australia
The Beginning a Life in Australia booklets welcome newly-arrived migrants and humanitarian entrants to Australia. They provide useful national, state/territory and local settlement information for migrants, humanitarian entrants, their sponsors and service providers. This information is available to download in English and 37 community languages for each state and territory.
See: Beginning a Life in Australia – English version
Booklets in other languages
Translated versions of Beginning a Life in Australia for each state and territory are available to download from the table below.
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Feedback on the Beginning a Life in Australia booklets
You can submit comments and suggestions about the Beginning a Life in Australia booklets by filling out our online form.
A National Action Plan (NAP)
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* A National Action Plan to Build on Social Cohesion, Harmony and Security
* Community projects
* 2009 community grants round now open
* Research
A National Action Plan to Build on Social Cohesion, Harmony and Security
The National Action Plan (NAP) was developed by the Ministerial Council on Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, at the request of the Council of Australian Governments.
See: COAG: Special Meeting on Counter-Terrorism (55KB PDF file)
The NAP, developed in 2005-06, responds to the particular pressures Australian communities are facing as a result of increased intolerance and the promotion of violence arising from events around the world and in Australia since 2001. It addresses marginalisation, promotes understanding and dialogue among all Australians and builds on existing government programs, focusing on four key areas: education, employment, integration and security.
The Australian Government and state and territory governments worked together to develop the NAP, which was endorsed by the Ministerial Council on Immigration and Multicultural Affairs on 14 July 2006.
See: Communique: Ministerial Council on Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (14 July 2006) (14KB PDF file)
These governments are now implementing the NAP with significant commitment from Australian communities. Australian Government activities under the NAP include:
* Consultation and research to inform the direction of activity
* Projects run by various Australian Government agencies, including the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
* Partnership projects between state and territory governments and the Australian Government
* Community Projects.
See:
A National Action Plan to Build on Social Cohesion, Harmony and Security (HTML)
A National Action Plan to Build on Social Cohesion, Harmony and Security (221KB PDF file)
The implementation of the NAP has been informed by a range of community consultation processes, including the Muslim Community Reference Group (MCRG), which met from September 2005 to September 2006. Also, Muslim Youth Summits were held in all States and Territories of Australia between December 2005 and June 2007. The final reports from these processes are available in the documents below.
See:
Final report of the Muslim Community Reference Group (443KB PDF file)
Muslim Youth Summits 2007 Report (630KB PDF file)
Community projects
The NAP funds community organisations to address NAP priorities. Current projects focus on increasing opportunities for participation in social and cultural projects to enhance leadership and connectedness among young people.
See: A National Action Plan to Build on Social Cohesion, Harmony and Security – Information Kit (898KB PDF file)
For summaries of past NAP community projects
See:
Community Projects 2008-2009 (33KB PDF file)
Community Projects 2007-2008 (82KB PDF file)
Community Projects 2006-2007 (83KB PDF file)
Community Projects 2005-2006 (140KB PDF file)
2009 community grants round open
Note: The 2009 community grants round referred to in this section has closed.
National Action Plan funding is available through the Diverse Australia Program community grants round.
As a result of community feedback about streamlining the grant application process, grants are now offered to small scale as well as major NAP activities.
In 2009 funding may be allocated to NAP projects that encourage active participation in mainstream sporting, social, art-based and other activities; promote the positive contributions of Muslim Australians to Australia; provide mentoring and volunteering opportunities for young people; and encourage leadership and participation more widely in community activities, especially by women and young people.
Guidelines for the Community Grants 2009 are available on the Diverse Australia Program website.
See: Diverse Australia Program
Research
Muslim Australians and Local Government: Grass-roots Strategies to Build Bridges between Muslim and Non-Muslim Australians - Dr Amanda Wise
This project aimed to identify what works for community-based activities, including the potential role of local councils, and the relationship of Muslim Australians to their local councils.
See: Muslim Australians and Local Government: Grass-roots Strategies to Build Bridges between Muslim and Non-Muslim Australians
The Civil and Social Participation of Muslim Women in Australian Community Life - Dr Helen McCue
This research project, funded by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), sought to identify the drivers and barriers to Muslim Australian women’s participation in Australian civil and social life.
See: The Civil and Social Participation of Muslim Women in Australian Community Life (1.2MB PDF file)
Understanding Muslim Identities: From Perceived Relative Exclusion to Inclusion – Associate Professor Samina Yasmeen
This research project interviewed males and females, Muslims and non- Muslims to assess their views on Muslims in Australia.
See: Understanding Muslim Identities: From Perceived Relative Exclusion to Inclusion (2.1MB PDF file)
Settlement Reporting Facility
The Settlement Reporting Facility utilises the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s Settlement Database to provide the general public with statistical data on permanent arrivals to Australia.
The Settlement Database brings together data from various internal and external sources to assist government and community agencies involved in the planning and provision of services to migrants.
As much of the information is provided by settlers on a voluntary basis (such as religion), when a report is produced, there may be some items that will be listed as 'Unknown' or 'Not Stated'.
Instructions on how to produce a settlement report are also available.
See:
Settlement Reports
How to produce a settlement report
If you have any problems or require more information please contact the administrator.
Email: settle.data-admin@immi.gov.au
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Settlement Services Locator
This tool will help you quickly find the location of services available to help you become established and independent in Australia. You can search for where to access English language classes and find community organisations.
How to use the Locator
1. Choose 'AMEP' (English language classes) or 'SGP' (community organisations providing settlement assistance).
2. Click your state/territory on the map or enter your postcode or residential address.
3. Click on any location pin on the map or access detailed, printable information by choosing from the list of organisations below the map.
Information on public transport
Once you have located a settlement service, you can access information on how to get there by public transport in your state/territory.
See: Public transport
Feedback
If you have questions or suggestions about the Settlement Services Locator, please submit a site feedback form.
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