DIAC Update
Community Action for a Multicultural Society
(CAMS) Gathering
Angela Naumann, Manager, Settlement Programs and Planning
Leonie Chinn, Settlement Planning Coordinator
3 November 2010
Overview
• Current Refugee and Humanitarian
Program
• 2009-10 Refugee and Humanitarian
Arrivals Data
• Settlement Programs Update
• Multicultural Affairs Update
• Citizenship
Current Refugee and Humanitarian Program
• 13,750 persons (Australia-wide)
6,000 refugees
7,750 Special Humanitarian Program and
onshore protection
• Increase in onshore protection
– Subsequent increase in split family
• Focus on Protracted Refugee Situations
– Afghans, Bhutanese, Burmese, Somali, Burundians
• Increased target for women at risk (12%)
Regional Balance
Regional Balance (last five years)
100%
90%
80%
70%
Middle
East
26.24%
Middle
East
33.98%
Asia 3.43%
Asia 9.88%
60%
Middle
East
27.95%
30%
Africa
70.16%
Africa
55.65%
20%
Middle
East
33.46%
Middle
East
30.90%
Asia
33.67%
Asia
33.09%
Asia
39.18%
Africa
30.48%
Africa
33.24%
Africa
29.93%
2007–08
2008–09
2009–10
Asia
20.70%
50%
40%
Middle
East
35.25%
Africa
50.91%
10%
0%
2004–05
2005–06
2006–07
(11 June 2010)
Resettlement in Qld 2009-10
 1,760 persons: 11% + of national
 Five settlement locations:
 Brisbane – 893 arrivals (51%)
 Logan – 517 arrivals (29%)
 Toowoomba – 145 arrivals (8%)
 Cairns – 117 arrivals (7%)
 Townsville – 88 arrivals (5%)
Top 5 nationalities settled in Qld 2009-10
450
401
400
350
300
245
250
238
200
158
150
105
100
50
0
Myanmar
Somalia
Afghanistan
Congo
Sri Lanka
Settlement in Qld 2009-10
Qld Arrivals by Age Bracket 2009-10
AGE BRACKET
1200
1000
800
983
600
400
338
200
263
176
0
.0-4 yrs
.5-12yrs
.13-17yrs
.18+
2010-11 – 1st Qtr – Source Regions
Asia
29%
Africa
40%
Middle East
31%
Total arrivals to Qld 2010-11 (to end Sep): 468
2010-11 – 1st Qtr - Settlement Regions
Cairns, 78
Townsville, 12
Brisbane, 202
Toowoomba,
59
Logan/Gold
Coast, 117
2010-11 – 1st Qtr – Visa Subclasses
102
Refugee
In-country SHP
Global SHP
41
244
76
Woman at Risk
Onshore Protection
5
Total arrivals to Qld 2010-11 (to end Sep): 468
DIAC Settlement programs
Aim:
• to support eligible migrants and refugees
in their transition to Australian life by
helping to build self reliance, developing
English language skills, and fostering
connections with mainstream services
• first five years
• refugee and humanitarian entrants
IHSS Update
• New contract begins 2011
• Changes :
– Settlement regions
– Competency based approached to orientation
– Focus on youth (15 – 25 year olds)
– Torture and Trauma Counselling
Qld HSS Regions (from Feb 2011)
Settlement Grants Program (SGP)
• Finding 2010-11 service providers:
http://www.immi.gov.au/living-inaustralia/settle-in-australia/find-help/whereto-help/
• Changes to SGP due to be announced late
November – see DIAC website
(www.immi.gov.au)
Complex Case Support
• Specialised and intensive case management services to
refugee and humanitarian entrants with exceptional
needs that extend beyond the scope of existing
settlement services
• Works in partnership with settlement and mainstream
services … to facilitate the transition of clients to
independent functioning as soon as practicable
• Anyone can refer a client for CCS assessment including:
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DIAC funded service providers
Commonwealth, state or territory government agencies
Community and health organisations
Volunteer groups
Self referral.
More DIAC news
• New Parliamentary Secretary, Kate Lundy
and Minister for Immigration and
Citizenship, Chris Bowen
• DIAC Global Manager and Global Service
Delivery Network
• New AMEP service model from 2011
Further settlement information
• Statistics: Settlement Reporting Facility:
www.immi.gov.au/settlement/
• Migration program statistics:
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/statistics/statisticalinfo/visa-grants/migrant.htm
• Eligibility for Settlement Services:
www.immi.gov.au/media/factsheets/96eligibility_for_settlement_services.htm
• Settlement Providers:
http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-inaustralia/find-help/where-to-help/
Purpose of the CLO Network
• Maintain contact with approximately 6000
community organisations and
representatives
• Help communities to raise issues of
concern
• Enable government to distribute
information in times of difficulty
• Promote a multicultural society
Diversity and Social Cohesion Program
• Formerly the Diverse Australia Program
• Aim - to provide an environment in which all
Australians can develop a full sense of
belonging and participate and contribute to
Australian society
• New funding program is yet to be approvedhopefully will be announced by end of year.
Australian Multicultural Advisory Council
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Council officially launched by the Minister in December 2008. Reappointed for its 2nd term in June 2010
• ‘Its second-term priorities include providing the government with
advice on how best to support migrant settlement in rural and
regional locations, and areas with employment opportunities".
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Statement on cultural diversity policy – The People of Australia.
Qld member-Gail Ker
Provides independent advice to the Minister and Parliamentary Secretary
regarding:
– social cohesion issues relating to Australia’s cultural and religious
diversity
– overcoming intolerance and racism in Australia
– communicating the social and economic benefits of Australia’s cultural
diversity to the broad community
– issues relating to the social and civic participation of migrants in
Australian society.
Community Liaison Officers
• Katie Williams – African Communities
Ph 3136 7660 katie.williams@immi.gov.au
• Fil Ah San – Communities of the Pacific Region,
Muslim and Middle Eastern Communities.
Ph 3136 7655 fil.ah.san@immi.gov.au
• Anh Nguyen – Asian and Indian Sub Continent
Communities
Ph 3136 7656 anh.nguyen@immi.gov.au
Settlement Programmes & Planning
• Angela Naumann
Manager, Settlement Programs and Planning
Tel: 3136 7654
Email: angela.naumann@immi.gov.au
• Leonie Chinn
Settlement Planning Coordinator & TIS Liaison
Officer
Tel: 3136 7652
Email: leonie.chinn@immi.gov.au
Settlement contacts
• John Stavridis
Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minors
Tel: 3136 7651
Email: john.stavridis@immi.gov.au
• Complex Case Support
Email: ccs.qld@immi.gov.au
Tel: 1300 855 669
Website:
www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/deliveringassistance/government-programs/settlementprograms/ccs.htm
Citizenship
• Website: www.citizenship.gov.au
• Tel: 131 880