No Borders Migration Advocates 1Australian migrants promised $34 million next financial year
June 4th 2008 01:27
The Australian Government announced today that it would be investing $34 million next year into a program designed to help migrants integrate easily into Australian society.
The Settlement Grants Program (SGP) has a total of 230 projects running Australia-wide and has the support of 168 organizations. The Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services, Laurie Ferguson, has said that the Government will fund the projects for those in need of assistance with settlement into the Australian community.
He said, "These projects will assist migrants and refugees in their cultural transition to Australia and build on their existing skills for their successful settlement." The purpose of the SGP, as outlined by the Government, is to help migrants and refugees maximize their involvement and productivity within the Australian economy, and to provide enough information and resources about the Australian life so that the stress of resettlement can be minimized.
Mr Ferguson also commented that the projects will help migrants and refugees to rent private property, as renting housing accommodation has been problematic for many moving to Australia who do not have any previous rental records or personal referees.
For those using an Australian Skilled Visa, the SGP will provide services for their dependents, particularly those with English as a second language. The Government is focused on providing support and knowledge for the families of those who migrate to Australia, as evidence of their committment to their opening immigration policy and efforts for social cohesion.
The SGP has already shown positive results with settling refugees and migrants, and an extra $21million promised for upcoming projects is further evidence of the Government's commitment to immigration.
Source: Aust. Visa Bureau 02.06.2008
The Settlement Grants Program (SGP) has a total of 230 projects running Australia-wide and has the support of 168 organizations. The Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services, Laurie Ferguson, has said that the Government will fund the projects for those in need of assistance with settlement into the Australian community.
He said, "These projects will assist migrants and refugees in their cultural transition to Australia and build on their existing skills for their successful settlement." The purpose of the SGP, as outlined by the Government, is to help migrants and refugees maximize their involvement and productivity within the Australian economy, and to provide enough information and resources about the Australian life so that the stress of resettlement can be minimized.
Mr Ferguson also commented that the projects will help migrants and refugees to rent private property, as renting housing accommodation has been problematic for many moving to Australia who do not have any previous rental records or personal referees.
For those using an Australian Skilled Visa, the SGP will provide services for their dependents, particularly those with English as a second language. The Government is focused on providing support and knowledge for the families of those who migrate to Australia, as evidence of their committment to their opening immigration policy and efforts for social cohesion.
The SGP has already shown positive results with settling refugees and migrants, and an extra $21million promised for upcoming projects is further evidence of the Government's commitment to immigration.
Source: Aust. Visa Bureau 02.06.2008
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