Finding employment can be challenging for many people and for migrants, the challenge is even greater. But the good news is there is support available.
Helen Daly, Program Coordinator at The Neighbourhood Hub said, "In our work with the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community we have learnt that there is an untapped resource of professionally skilled migrants who are eager to work, but in some cases lack the confidence to get out there and apply for the jobs they are interested in."
The Neighbourhood Hub's Multicultural Employment Support program helps those seeking work to build confidence, make industry contacts, connect to training opportunities and build interview skills.
"We have been lucky to have the support of Mackay Regional Council and Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal who have recognised the challenges faced and have both made opportunities available for our program participants," said Ms Daly.
The Neighbourhood Hub has many other programs available to support migrants living in Mackay who may need help settling in.
"We can provide advocacy and support, opportunities to connect socially through our Monday and Friday social catch-ups, education on local disaster preparation, skills for safety, a Prep Ready class for 3-5-year-olds, playgroups and we also run a course to help people get their driver’s licence,” Ms Daly said.
The program has assisted countless participants including Elsa, who came to the program with a degree in Economics from China but no work experience in Australia.
Through The Neighbourhood Hub's employment support program Elsa undertook a work experience placement at the Mackay Regional Council and has since secured paid employment.
If anyone would like more information on how The Neighbourhood Hub may be able to help, please call (07) 49572626 and check out their Facebook page.
Contributed by Helen Daly
The Neighbourhood Hub's Multicultural Employment Support program has assisted Elsa and countless others find full-time work in Mackay. Picture: supplied.
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