Settlement Services
Settlement Engagement & Transition Support (SETS)
Wyndham CEC provides a range of services for refugees, and other vulnerable migrants across Melbourne’s west, Greater Geelong and the Rural City of Ararat.
Our programs have a focus on English acquisition, education and employment, as well as social and economic inclusion.
Settlement topics that clients often seek help with include:
- Accessing English language services including the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
- Employment information & advice
- Housing, legal & consumer issues
- Health & well-being
- Family relationships
- Income support
- Access to government & non-government services
- Referrals to specialist services
In addition to providing settlement services to clients, Wyndham CEC works to ensure that eligible community leaders from refugee backgrounds, have the knowledge and skills to govern their organisations and actively participate in the Australian society.
Our settlement team focus on:
- consultation to identify local community needs and goals
- training, leadership and mentoring on governance, accountability, project
- management and event planning
- empowering individuals and communities to self-advocate and participate in the broader community
As the lead agent of the Wyndham Humanitarian Network (WHN), the Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc. builds and maintains partnerships with a wide range of service providers and members of new and emerging communities, aiming to gain a better understanding of the issues newly arrived communities face and deliver appropriate and responsive services. The WHN undertakes community capacity building projects, organises information sessions, community forums, and multicultural festivals.
Please call 9742 4013 for advice or to make an appointment.