Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
Families - Resources
Resources related to culturally and linguistically diverse families that will assist practitioners, managers and service providers in their work and/or provide information and resources for families and family members. Suggestions for inclusions are always welcome at afrc@aifs.gov.au.
Australian Multicultural Foundation
The Australian Multicultural Foundation was established in 1988 as a legacy of Australia’s Bicentenary to: promote awareness among the people of Australia and the contribution for people from all cultures and the development of Australia; spread respect, tolerance and understanding between all cultural groups through any appropriate means; cultivate in all Australians a strong commitment to Australia as one people drawn from many cultures.
Brotherhood of St Laurence—Ecumentical Migration Centre (VIC)
The EMC, established in 1962, is one of the oldest agencies of its kind in Australia. EMC works statewide and across ethnic, faith and language boundaries for the full participation of migrants and refugees and the development of Australia as a multicultural society. The Centre’s activities include:
- casework/counselling
- community development and organisational support for new and emerging communities
- service development and special projects across sectors
- policy analysis and advice
- information, action research and publications
Cultural Competence Online
Cultural Competence Online provides information, resources and products for organisations, businesses and training institutions interested in:
- organisational services/tools for businesses to remain competitive in a changing multicultural environment
- training resources, services and products to promote culturally competent organisations for today’s diverse society
- information to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours and empowering individuals, families and communities
Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma
The Forum of Australia Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASSTT) is a network of Australia's eight specialist rehabilitation agencies that work with survivors of torture and trauma who have come to Australia from overseas. There is one FASSTT member agency in each state and territory of Australia.
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) - immigration, refugees and asylum seekers new
The HREOC website includes a factsheet on the impact of bridging visas restrictions on asylum seekers, a section of questions and answers on immigration detention and human rights, and on asylum seekers, refugees and human rights. Links are also available to the range of HREOC work related to immigration, asylum seekers and refugees.
Migrant Resource Centres
Migrant Resource Centres (MRC) exist in many cities and towns throughout Australia. Use a search engine or directory to find your nearest MRC.
Mensline Australia | Arabic | Vietnamese
Mensline provides a national telephone counselling support service for men with family and relationship concerns. Communication materials that respond to the specific needs of Arabic and Vietnamese men are provided at the above links. Material are also available for Indigenous and young men.
Multicultural Affairs Queensland (QLD)
Multicultural Affairs Queensland works to strengthen multiculturalism providing advice on multicultural issues, coordinating multicultural policy development and planning and promoting positive community relations.
Multicultural Council of the Northern Territory (NT)
The Multicultural Council of the Northern Territory is the peak community advocacy body in the Northern Territory representing the interests, concerns and aspirations of people of Non English Speaking Background.
Multicultural Directory - Department of Justice (VIC)
This Directory brings together for the first time the wide range of programs and services provided to the multicultural communities by the Department of Justice (VIC) and information about the broad range of justice and welfare related services provided by the community sector. Includes a section that contains information about organisations and agencies who support specific ethnic groups, listed by the appropriate language.
Multicultural Mental Health Australia
MMHA provides national leadership in mental health and suicide prevention for Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Refugee Council of Australia
The Refugee Council of Australia is a non-profit peak organisation. It provides information on and advocacy for refugees and humanitarian entrants in Australia on behalf of its 100 organisational members and many individual members.
Victorian Transcultural Psychiatry Unit
The VTPU is a statewide unit which supports area mental health and psychiatric disability support services in working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) consumers and carers throughout Victoria.