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ARMS provides a
range of services and programs that are developed on a needs basis in
consultation with community members and other stakeholders. We recognise
that key factors in successful resettlement
include proficiency in English language and literacy skills, meaningful
and long-term employment and support of families and communities.
Through
our programs, we also aim to:
- raise
cross-cultural awareness and understanding within the community
- provide
opportunities for people from diverse cultures to work together.
- provide
rewarding volunteer opportunities
Annerley
Literacy Centre
Annerley
Literacy Centre was established in 2000 in response to local needs of
people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Services offered at the Annerley Literacy Centre include:
- English
language, literacy and numeracy classes
- Computer
and internet training
- Lifeskills
support
- Homework
Assistance Program
Newmarket Learning Centre
The
Newmarket Learning Centre (NLC) was established in 2005 in response to a
need for a local space in the community that could act as a learning hub
for adult migrants/refugees to improve their written and spoken English
for employment opportunities and other purposes.
Services
offered at the Newmarket Learning Centre include:
- English
language, literacy and numeracy classes
- Computer
and internet training
- Lifeskills
support
Deception Bay Business and Employment Centre
The
Deception Bay Business and Employment Centre (DBBEC) joined ARMS in 2005.
The DBBEC assists people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds
with:
- Employment
Assistance
- English
language, literacy and numeracy classes
- Lifeskills
support
- Information
on starting your own business
Other services provided at the
DBBEC include:
- Centrelink
attends the DBBEC from Tuesday-Thursday 8.30am-10.00am to collect
fortnightly forms
- Work
Directions (a Job Network Provider) attends the DBBEC
Monday-Wednesday to provide employment assistance to clients in Deception Bay.
ARMS and our Centres exist without recurrent funding. We are
dependent on grants and financial contributions to continue providing
these services. We would like to thank our donors and supporters,
particularly the Department of Employment and Industrial Relations,
Education Queensland, Gaming Community Benefit Fund, ADC, Boeing
Australia, Brisbane City Council, QUT Staff Welfare Fund, United Way
Sydney, Oblong and Sons, Anglicare and the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane,
as well as some generous individual donors.
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