The Families in Cultural Transition (FICT) program for the Arabic speaking community will be commencing on 3rd June. The program helps people settle into their new communities by providing education and information about the new Australian way of life, so that they can adjust more quickly to their new home.
Each program consists of 5-6 weekly interactive workshops with 13 modules available to choose from:
- Using the internet
- Money
- Trauma and Healing
- Positive Parenting and Effective Communication
- Gender and Domestic Violence
- Youth and their Identity
- Children and their Needs
- Nutrition
- Aboriginal History and Culture
- Australian Government and the Legal System
- Introduction to Australian Education System
- Civic Participation
- Human Rights and Justice
The groups work to develop friendships and contacts to help reduce isolation and build resilience. Humanitarian entrants and other vulnerable migrants who have been in Australia for 5 years or less are eligible to be referred to the FICT program.
Who: Arabic speaking Humanitarian entrants and other vulnerable migrants who have been in Australia for 5 years or less
When: Starting Thursday 3rd June 10:00-1:00pm until Thursday 1st July 10:00-1:00pm
Where: Morley Sport and Recreation Centre (12 Wellington Rd, Morley WA 6062)
Arabic translated information is available to download.
Flyer available to download.
