19 September 2019

Committee Secretary Joint Standing Committee on Migration PO Box 6021 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Inquiry into migration in regional Australia

On behalf of , I am pleased to make a submission in response to the Inquiry into migration in regional Australia.

Our district The Tatiara is a prosperous and innovative district, boasting a diverse agricultural base, including grains and stock, vineyards, small seeds, flowers, vegetables and olives, and strong businesses like Bordertown’s JBS Australia or Keith’s Master Butchers Co-operative Ltd (MBL).

Our district has proven fertile ground for entrepreneurs like Tatiara Truck & Trailers, the second largest truck repair and maintenance business in , or Keith Timber Group, a dominant player in the South Australian frame and truss, timber and hardware markets, with sites located in , Keith, Murray Bridge and Naracoorte.

Other exciting ventures are just emerging, like Good Country Hemp’s hemp processing plant, or Blue Lake Milling’s anaerobic digester converting oat husks into electricity.

We are in the enviable position of having run out of space at our industrial estates in Bordertown and Keith, and are in the process of opening stage 3 of the Bordertown Industrial Estate. Stage 2 of the Keith Industrial Estate will follow this year.

When Australia welcomed an unemployment rate of 5.1% in March 2019, we had an unemployment rate of 2.09%, meaning that our businesses have to bring in significant labour from outside the region to fill vacancies.

A large number of employers are using migrant workers to address the district’s labour shortages. For our largest employer, JBS Australia, migrants may make up 70% of its 450 strong workforce at any one time. Migrants are also employed in businesses who need seasonal workers like our vineyards, seed processors and vegetable growers.

Our population At the time of the 2016 Census, the Tatiara local government area had a population of 6,871. 5,654, or 85.3%, of these residents were Australian citizens. 653 people who were living in the Council area in

2016 were born overseas, and 37% arrived in Australia within five years prior to 2016.

Major ethnic groups have changed over time, in 2019, the major groups employed in local business and industry are Filipinos, Afghani, Malaysian, followed by Sri Lankans, Ethiopians and Chinese. Migrants include those on bridging or refugee visas as well as 457/482 (sponsored skilled overseas workers working temporarily in Australia), 417 (working holiday) and 462 (work and holiday) visa categories.

While migration has occurred in all of the Tatiara, drilling more deeply into the statistics it becomes apparent that most migration has occurred into our largest town, Bordertown. Other towns in the Tatiara have remained stable or seen a small decline in population, whereas Bordertown has recorded a moderate increase in population.

At the time of the 2016 Census, Bordertown recorded 2,154 (or 73.4% of) people born in Australia. In a broader context, in South Australia 71.1% of people were born in Australia, Australia wide it is 66.7%. Bordertown, despite its regional location, is therefore roughly on par with South Australia’s level of migration.

The evidence Steps to Settlement Success, A Toolkit for Rural and Regional Communities, and Understanding Regional Settlement in Australia, Key Learnings from Past Experiences  http://www.regionalaustralia.org.au/home/migration-toolkit/

The toolkit and supporting material have been developed to respond to the information needs of rural and regional communities looking to settle migrants locally, be they migrants coming in from big Australian cities or overseas, entrants to Australia on skilled working visas or on humanitarian grounds.

Based on interviews with community champions of regional settlement, the toolkit brings together key learnings from past regional migration approaches (both in Australia and overseas), identifies best practice for regional settlement, and outlines the key players and areas for action underpinning regional settlement success.

The Missing Workers  http://www.regionalaustralia.org.au/home/the-missing-workers/

The Regional Australia Institute’s 2018 policy paper The Missing Workers: Locally led migration strategies to better meet rural labour needs examines strategies and policies to meet the workforce needs of regional communities across Australia.

The paper finds that in 151 regional Local Government Areas across the country, the numbers of overseas-born residents are increasing, while the number of Australian-born residents is decreasing.

It concludes that population loss resulting in labour shortages in rural Australia requires new locally-led migration strategies to enable

migration to better meet local labour needs and ensure future population and economic growth in small towns.

Small towns, Big returns  https://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/pages/economics/articles/small- towns-big-returns.html

A joint AMES and Deloitte Access Economics 2015 report, Small towns, Big returns, Economic and social impact of the Karen resettlement in Nhill explores the positive outcomes for refugees who have been resettled as well as the effect on the community.

The report provides insights into the economic and social value accrued through the resettlement of approximately 160 Karen refugees. The report finds that a total of 70.5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions have been added to the regional economy over the five-year period of analysis, representing approximately 3% of total employment across the local government area. The increased population enabled the creation and filling of additional jobs across a number of community businesses and services.

The economic impact of this increased labour supply, in terms of Gross Regional Product – as modelled by Deloitte Access Economics, is estimated to be $41.5 million in net present value terms. The resettlement helped redress population decline, revitalised local services, attracted government investment and increased social capital across both communities.

The report also provides an insight into essential factors in the success of settlement. While employment may be the most obvious one, it is not of itself sufficient for successful settlement and a number of other contributing factors were identified. These include:  strong leadership in the host community  a host community which is well prepared for the new residents  initial accommodation for the new arrivals  support for the new families  management of the degree and complexity of ‘cultural adjustment’ on both sides  strong leadership in the settling community  potential residents prepared for the new environment

Enabling Rural Migrant Settlement  https://www.adelaide.edu.au/hugo- centre/research/projects/Enabling_Rural_Migrant_Settlement_R eport.pdf

The aim of the Enabling Rural Migrant Settlement: A Case Study of the project was to achieve a better understanding of the role local government can play in the successful settlement of new migrants in rural and regional South Australia.

Of particular interest to the study were the settlement experiences of migrants in non-metropolitan areas; which are different to those of migrants settling in large urban environments. The study concentrates

on four non-metropolitan Local Government Areas in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia: Mt Gambier, Grant, Naracoorte- Lucindale and Tatiara. The report provides some background to the role immigration can play in nonmetropolitan regions, assesses the role of immigration programs and examines some of the direct and indirect outcomes for local communities and for migrants themselves.

Settlement Challenges Settlement Support and Community Capacity Building The research papers as well as our own experience confirm that successful settlement relies on strong, locally led initiatives. We might be able to attract migrants to the regions with a variety of programs but if we do not effectively support their settlement in our communities we will be unable to retain our new residents in the medium to long term.

In the Tatiara, settlement support provided by the Bordertown Migrant Resource Centre with very limited funding and a huge amount of goodwill and volunteer contributions has included:  Case management for people not fitting the criteria for official settlement programs (TPV, SHEV, post five-year settlement, etc.)  Volunteer run English classes  Education sessions, including school information sessions for new parents, RAA road safety quiz, waste management, Australian laws and regulations  Swim and Survive program for migrants  Harmony Day events  Culture specific celebrations – Naruz, Eid, welcome parties etc.  Promoting integration through sporting clubs and various community events  Music workshops and celebrations  Assisting staff induction at major employer  Supporting service providers - medical clinic, schools, post office etc. care for the migrant community

In addition to the Migrant Resource Centre’s work, and in partnership with the MRC and major employer JBS, Tatiara District Council in 2018 first committed to a Migrant Community Action Plan, which was updated in May 2019 to reflect the achievement of many past goals and set the direction for the year ahead.

While our local activities have been very successful, they cannot be resourced by a small rural community on its own in the long term. It is essential that federal and state governments invest in regional communities to support settlement and capacity building work provided by organisations like the Australian Migrant Resource Centre, local government, community groups and businesses.

English as a Second Language (ESL) For some years we have been unable to provide formal ESL tuition in the district. Most of our migrants work full-time and find it impossible to attend ESL classes during the day. Evening classes after a full day of physically demanding work pose a different challenge.

However, the main challenge lies in the strict requirements on the qualifications of ESL teachers and our inability to recruit such qualified teachers locally. Our distance from larger regional centres means that bringing teachers in from further afield is not an option. Unfortunately, this challenge is not limited to our adult migrants but also experienced at our local primary and secondary schools.

Our ESL tuition therefore relies on the Migrant Resource Centre’s fabulous volunteers, who provide English tuition to a group of migrant women, or the internet, the latter practically impossible for migrants with limited literacy skills.

To ensure regional migrants are able to contribute fully to their new community, it is vital that they have a working knowledge of the English language. Additional funding to cover teachers’ travel costs and smaller class sizes, and a relaxation of the strict qualification requirements for ESL teachers are essential to help facilitate good settlement outcomes in regional communities.

Housing Housing stock in the Tatiara has not kept pace with our growing economy and labour needs. Much of our housing stock is outdated and rental virtually unavailable. The influx of new residents taking up employment in Bordertown has further exacerbated the shortage of rental housing.

Bordertown’s buy, swap and sell Facebook page fields questions from new or prospective residents who have found employment in the Tatiara but are desperately looking for housing every week.

A number of rooming houses attempt to provide accommodation for new residents. To put this into perspective, of the 68 South Australian councils, Tatiara DC had the seventh highest number of residents staying in rooming houses at the 2016 Census, after the , Port Adelaide Enfield, Salisbury, West Torrens, Mitcham and Norwood Payneham St Peters.

The number of residents who live in group households has almost doubled in the last 15 years and now sits at 86 or 3.3% of households, above the regional average of 2.2%. The Bordertown Caravan Park also accommodates permanent residents in response to the urgent need for accommodation.

To address the housing crisis, we propose to partner with state and federal governments as well as community housing providers to develop a combination of long-term affordable rentals, Rent-to-Buy home ownership pathways, and shared appreciation and shared equity home ownership schemes (50%-70% interest free equity contribution and/or growth share).

In closing, numbers, statistics and challenges aside, migrants make an invaluable contribution to our community, enriching our towns both economically, socially and culturally.

I appreciate the opportunity to make a submission to the inquiry and would be pleased to provide further information.

Yours faithfully,

Anne Champness Chief Executive Officer

MIGRANT COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN 2019/20

a community collaborating to improve support and opportunities for migrants in the Tatiara

Foreword The Tatiara is a friendly, safe and prosperous place to live. We are inclusive and welcoming and have offered refuge to many people from around the world. Diversity is something we celebrate. The Migrant Action Plan provides a tool for individuals, community, businesses and organisations to collaborate, to collectively make the Tatiara an even better place to live for all of us. Not a spectator sport In working with individuals, community, business and organisations we will take a community development approach. Community development is a universally acknowledged approach to working with communities based on principles of equality, empowerment and collective action. It is based on the belief that communities can positively shape their futures through connected efforts and the sharing of responsibility between individuals, organisations, businesses and all levels of government. Community development recognises that meaningful (and sustainable) growth cannot be imposed from outside, but must emerge from within a community. Community development, therefore, helps individuals and groups to further their potential and organise themselves to respond to problems and needs which they share. It also enables community and public agencies to work together to improve the quality of government. Community development is a learning process where new attitudes, skills and networks develop from action and reflection. It starts from a community’s own concerns and travels at the residents’ pace. It brings people together to explore their lives and issues and to identify changes that they want to achieve. It provides user-friendly frameworks to help community planning and identifies appropriate learning opportunities and resources along the way. It is values-based with a purpose to address disadvantage and seek positive social change. Some of its key concepts include:

 Collaboration  Equity  Community action  Empowerment  Connectedness  Leadership and skill development In a nutshell, community development is about helping people to help themselves. The Migrant Community Plan considers community development in its whole-of-community approach to improving settlement outcomes. It proposes a range of initiatives and actions and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis to make sure they continue to meet community need and capacity.

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Facts and figures The Tatiara local government area covers an area of 6,476km , including the towns of Bordertown, Keith, , Padthaway and Wolseley, and at the time of the 2016 Census had a population of 6,871. 5,654, or 85.3%, of these residents were Australian citizens. 653 people who were living in the Council area in 2016 were born overseas, and 37% arrived in Australia within five years prior to 2016. 128 people who were able to speak another language in 2016, reported difficulty speaking English. Ancestry - Ranked by size Tatiara District Council 2016 2011 area Change TDC TDC Limestone Coast region TDC TDC Limestone Coast region 2011 to Ancestry Number % % Number % % 2016 Australian 2,797 42.2 42.9 2,852 43.5 44.1 -55 English 2,588 39.1 40.7 2,718 41.5 40.6 -130 German 740 11.2 8.5 846 12.9 8.5 -106 Scottish 575 8.7 10.6 657 10.0 10.3 -82 Irish 453 6.8 8.6 419 6.4 8.3 +34 Filipino 106 1.6 0.8 82 1.3 0.5 +24 Italian 85 1.3 2.5 82 1.3 2.6 +3 Afghan 83 1.3 0.4 6 0.1 0.2 +77 Dutch 65 1.0 2.1 88 1.3 2.3 -23 Chinese 56 0.8 0.6 66 1.0 0.5 -10 Maori 32 0.5 0.4 35 0.5 0.4 -3 Inadequately Described 30 0.5 0.4 33 0.5 0.3 -3 Welsh 28 0.4 0.5 27 0.4 0.5 +1 New Zealander 26 0.4 0.5 27 0.4 0.4 -1 Polish 19 0.3 0.5 16 0.2 0.6 +3 Indian 17 0.3 0.3 52 0.8 0.2 -35 Greek 15 0.2 0.4 15 0.2 0.4 0 French 14 0.2 0.3 19 0.3 0.3 -5 Khmer (Cambodian) 14 0.2 0.0 8 0.1 0.0 +6 Sinhalese 12 0.2 0.1 14 0.2 0.1 -2 Vietnamese 12 0.2 0.1 4 0.1 0.1 +8 Swedish 11 0.2 0.1 5 0.1 0.1 +6

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Ancestry - Ranked by size Tatiara District Council 2016 2011 area Change Tamil 10 0.2 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 +10

Birthplace - Summary Tatiara District Council area - 2016 2011 Change TDC TDC Limestone Coast region TDC TDC Limestone Coast region 2011 to Birthplace Number % % Number % % 2016 Total overseas born 664 10.0 9.8 658 10.0 9.5 +6 Non-English speaking 437 6.6 5.3 403 6.1 4.7 +34 backgrounds Main English speaking countries 227 3.4 4.5 255 3.9 4.8 -28 Australia 5,320 80.4 83.2 5,696 86.9 86.7 -376 Not stated 633 9.6 7.1 200 3.1 3.8 +433 Total Population 6,617 100.0 100.0 6,554 100.0 100.0 +63

Birthplace - Ranked by size Tatiara District Council area - Overseas born 2016 2011 Change TDC TDC Limestone Coast TDC TDC Limestone Coast 2011 to Birthplace Number % region % Number % region % 2016 United Kingdom 123 1.9 2.9 124 1.9 3.2 -1 Philippines 100 1.5 0.7 86 1.3 0.4 +14 Afghanistan 83 1.3 0.5 12 0.2 0.2 +71 New Zealand 70 1.1 1.0 93 1.4 1.1 -23 China 23 0.3 0.2 53 0.8 0.2 -30 Sri Lanka 21 0.3 0.1 12 0.2 0.0 +9 South Africa 19 0.3 0.2 9 0.1 0.2 +10 Netherlands 18 0.3 0.5 22 0.3 0.6 -4 Taiwan 16 0.2 0.1 5 0.1 0.0 +11 Germany 15 0.2 0.4 23 0.4 0.4 -8 India 14 0.2 0.2 70 1.1 0.2 -56

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Birthplace - Ranked by size Tatiara District Council area - Overseas born 2016 2011 Change Zimbabwe 14 0.2 0.1 21 0.3 0.1 -7 Ethiopia 11 0.2 0.0 0 0.0 +11 Italy 10 0.2 0.4 17 0.3 0.5 -7 Malaysia 10 0.2 0.1 0 0.1 +10

Overseas arrivals Tatiara District Council area - Overseas born 2016 Year of arrival in Australia TDC Number TDC % Limestone Coast region % 2011 to 9 Aug 2016 242 37.1 20.6 2006 to 2010 129 19.8 13.6 2001 to 2005 47 7.2 5.0 1991 to 2000 (10 year period) 27 4.1 6.0 1981 to 1990 (10 year period) 34 5.2 6.4 1971 to 1980 (10 year period) 36 5.5 8.4 1961 to 1970 (10 year period) 57 8.7 16.6 Arrived in 1960 or earlier 50 7.7 17.3 Not stated 31 4.7 5.9 Total 653 100.0 100.0

Proficiency in English Tatiara District Council area 2016 2011 Change TDC TDC Limestone Coast TDC TDC Limestone Coast 2011 to English proficiency Number % region % Number % region % 2016 Speaks English only 5,677 85.8 88.3 6,073 92.6 92.8 -396 Speaks another language, and English well 271 4.1 4.2 267 4.1 3.1 +4 or very well Speaks another language, and English not 128 1.9 1.2 102 1.6 1.1 +26 well or not at all Not stated 540 8.2 6.4 114 1.7 2.9 +426 Total population 6,616 100.0 100.0 6,556 100.0 100.0 +60

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011 and 2016, (usual residence). As the ABS statistics show, we have a large number of different ethnic backgrounds represented in the district, with most having come here for employment. A large number of employers in the Tatiara are using migrant workers to address the significant labour shortages arising from our small labour pool (our unemployment rate in June 2018 was recorded at 1.7%). For JBS Australia’s Bordertown plant, migrants may make up 72% of its 485 strong workforce at any one time. Migrants are also employed in businesses who need seasonal workers like our vineyards, seed processors and vegetable growers. Major ethnic groups have changed over time, in 2018, the major groups employed in local business and industry are Filipinos, Afghani, Malaysian, followed by Sri Lankans, Ethiopians and Chinese. Migrants include those on Bridging Visas as well as 482 (sponsored skilled overseas workers working temporarily in Australia, formerly 457), 417 (working holiday) and 462 (work and holiday) visa categories. While migration has occurred in all of the Tatiara, drilling more deeply into the statistic it becomes apparent that most migration has occurred into Bordertown. Other towns in the Tatiara have remained stable or seen a small decline in population, due to the migration Bordertown has recorded a moderate increase in population. At the time of the 2016 Census, Bordertown recorded 2,154 (or 73.4% of) people born in Australia. The most common countries of birth were Philippines with 98 people (or 3.3%), Afghanistan 83 people (2.8%), New Zealand 48 people (1.6%), England 30 people (1.0%) and China (excludes SARs and Taiwan) 23 people (0.8%). In 2016, Malaysia was only beginning to emerge as the origin for migrants in Bordertown. In 2018, Philippines, Afghanistan and Malaysia make up the three most common countries of birth in Bordertown. To put these figures into perspective: In Tatiara’s second biggest town, Keith, 86.6% of people were born in Australia, the most common countries of birth were England 2.1%, Scotland 0.5%, Germany 0.3%, New Zealand 0.2% and Philippines 0.2%. In a broader context, in South Australia 71.1% of people were born in Australia, Australia wide it is 66.7%. Bordertown is therefore roughly on par with South Australia’s level of migration. Most of the migrants employed at JBS are single or living in Bordertown without their families. An exception to this is the cohort from the Philippines, who have 22 primary school aged children and 10 high school aged children born in the Philippines attending school in Bordertown. This cohort is reasonably well settled and currently does not require much assistance from Bordertown Migrant Resource Centre. However, opportunity exists for increased engagement to develop social capacity. The most notable change in recent months has been seen in the Afghani population. From August 2017 until February 2019, 11 new families of men living and working at JBS Australia’s Bordertown plant have arrived, six have settled in Bordertown. These families include 28 children, nine working at JBS and 19 at either the primary or high school. One wife also works at JBS. We currently have 45 children who were not born in Australia enrolled in Bordertown Primary School, 39 children in Bordertown High School.

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Further facts A joint AMES and Deloitte Access Economics report, Small towns, Big returns, Economic and social impact of the Karen resettlement in Nhill explores the positive outcomes for refugees who have been resettled as well as the effect on the community. The report provides insights into the economic and social value accrued through the resettlement of approximately 160 Karen refugees. The report finds that a total of 70.5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions have been added to the regional economy over the five-year period of analysis, representing approximately 3% of total employment across the local government area. The increased population enabled the creation and filling of additional jobs across a number of community businesses and services. The economic impact of this increased labour supply, in terms of Gross Regional Product – as modelled by Deloitte Access Economics, is estimated to be $41.5 million in net present value terms. The resettlement helped redress population decline, revitalised local services and attracted increased government funding and increased social capital across both communities. The report also provides an insight into essential factors in the success of the resettlement. While employment may be the most obvious one, it is not of itself sufficient for successful resettlement and a number of other contributing factors were identified. These include:

 strong leadership in the host community  management of the degree and complexity of ‘cultural  a host community which is well prepared for the new settlers adjustment’ on both sides  initial accommodation for the new arrivals  strong leadership in the settling community  support for the new families  potential settlers prepared for the new environment

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Settlement and cohesion Limited funding is currently provided towards the Australian Migrant Resource Centre’s settlement work by the Department of Social Services. However, federal government funding is focused towards case and visa management rather than integration and building community cohesion and capacity. While these areas overlap, as shown in the diagram below, both are required to achieve successful settlement outcomes. The EFT suggested are based on ideal outcomes and past experience. They assume a funding mix from a variety of sources, including federal, state and local government as well as business and philanthropic support.

settlement community cohesion • community education • case management • adult learning • visa • migrant swimming • forms • events • education/classes • soccer • reports • youth • new arrivals • grants • women & youth at risk • employee induction • family safety • women's empowerment • community capacity building • community capacity building • 0.8 EFT, currently funded for 28 hours • 0.6 EFT, currently partly funded by TDC and JBS

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Action plan

Objective Action Lead/Stakeholders Timeframe Outcome With a focus on youth Youth empowerment and Lead: AMRC March 2020 Minimum ten participates. build the migrant leadership program delivered Support: AMRC Settlement Program modelled on AMRC community’s within the Tatiara. Officer, local business, migrant program and includes: understanding of community leaders, RDA,  Education sessions organisational Limestone Coast Local  Excursions governance concepts Government Association,  Presentation and self-confidence to Bordertown High School, YMCA opportunities engage and lead  Youth parliament- YMCA Building linkages to the Facilitate a cultural exchange. Lead: AMRC June 2020 Facilitate one major broader community Support: AMRC Settlement project/event. Officer, community groups and services, Tatiara District Council Facilitate community information Lead: AMRC/Tatiara District June 2020 Greater understanding of sessions to promote education Council local community with aim to and understanding of migrant Support: AMRC Settlement promote tolerance and community Officer, community and sporting awareness between all groups, migrant community community members leaders and youth

Diversity training for local Lead: AMRC/Tatiara District June 2020 Increase participant's cultural business Council awareness, knowledge, and Support: AMRC Settlement communication. Officer, migrant leaders and Deliver training to three youth businesses

Develop “buddy” concept Lead: AMRC June 2020 Improved community between local community Support: AMRC Settlement connections that will enable members and new arrivals Officer, community groups and friendship and improved services, Tatiara District Council understanding between cultural groups

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Objective Action Lead/Stakeholders Timeframe Outcome Volunteering opportunities for Lead: AMRC March 2020 Increase in migrant migrant community explored and Support: AMRC Settlement volunteers within the Tatiara supported Officer, migrant leaders and youth, SA Ambulance, SES, Rotary Increased participation in Support local sporting clubs in Lead: Sporting clubs March 2020 Promote sporting clubs who structured and non- attracting new members and Support: AMRC Settlement want to attract new members structured sport and players from migrant community. Officer, LCLGA STARCLUB from migrant community recreation pursuits Field Officer through Bordertown MRC. Increased participant numbers Establish 'Come and Try' Lead: Sporting clubs March 2020 Two 'Come and Try' sessions for sports. Support: AMRC Settlement sessions held in Bordertown Officer, LCLGA STARCLUB each year Field Officer Facilitate Migrant Swim and Lead: Pool manager and pool March 2020 Continue to deliver program, Survive program committee pending successful funding Support: AMRC Settlement application Officer Increase knowledge and Facilitate a series of information Lead: AMRC, Bordertown Allied June 2020 Promoting effective awareness of sessions targeting settlement Health Services, Real estate settlement an integration into among migrant standards listed. agents, relevant agencies and community. community in relation to: business One education session held  Housing Support: AMRC Settlement per month  Finances Officer  Justice Facilitate tours, visits and Lead: Bordertown Hospital December Greater understanding of  Employment excursions with a health related Support: AMRC Settlement 2019 health services in the  Health focus Officer community; attendance at tours/visits/ excursions. Support art and cultural Consult with migrant community Lead: TDC Arts and Community December Potential projects/ activities pursuits to determine interests and Development Officer, AMRC 2020 identified and facilitated, encourage them to lead pending funding coordination of a project

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Objective Action Lead/Stakeholders Timeframe Outcome Support: AMRC Settlement Officer, migrant community leaders and youth

Recognise Harmony Day, Lead: TDC Arts and Community December Harmony Day/ Refugee Refugee Week and other Development Officer, AMRC 2020 Week activities held relevant occasions. Support: AMRC Settlement Officer, migrant community leaders Provide access to Facilitate adult learning Lead: AMRC, TAFE, Schools June 2020 Access to English programs English and other adult opportunities/ learning centre Support: AMRC Settlement and further education education programs Officer opportunities

Retaining migrants in Support induction program at Lead: AMRC/Tatiara District June 2020 Improved retention rates community long term major employers, e.g. JBS Council Support: JBS

Liaise with local businesses and Lead: AMRC/Tatiara District December Improved opportunities for service providers to identify Council 2020 family members, diversity of employment and business/social Support: Limestone Coast RDA, business and services enterprise opportunities for Tatiara Business Association offered in Tatiara, social migrant spouses and adolescent capacity building children, and work with job training providers to ensure they are appropriately trained and suitable for employment opportunities Map level of community Facilitate Community Survey Lead: Tatiara District Council June 2020 Baseline data captured to cohesion Support: AMRC Settlement assist with program officer development and evaluation Next steps…

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