Programs & Services
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The Pratto
The Pratto is a social enterprise which provides an avenue for refugees and migrants to acquire cooking and hospitality skills, while supporting their pathway into employment.
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Family Services
Metro Assist supports families through early intervention programs and activities which have been funded by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services (FACS).
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Settlement Services
Metro Assist is part of a larger consortium, the NSW Settlement Partnership (NSP), which is led by Settlement Services International (SSI). We are one of 22 organisations delivering settlement support.
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Tenancy Advice and Advocacy
The Southern Sydney Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service (SSTAAS) provides free telephone information, advice and advocacy to private and public housing tenants.
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Financial Inclusion
Metro Assist provides free Financial Counselling from Ashfield, Campsie and Marrickville. No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) are available for low income earners.
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Employment Support
Among our Employment Support Services is SkillME, a pilot project funded by Multicultural NSW which has assisted 300 clients in their employment and training pathways.
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Dress for Work
Dress for Work is a program of Metro Assist which provides immediate and practical support to men seeking employment by providing them with clean, appropriate clothing for interviews.
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Community Hubs
We operate walk-in community Hubs in Ashfield and Strathfield. Individuals are welcomed to drop in and seek information about the community and welfare services.
News & Events
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Season's Greetings!
Best wishes from all of us at Metro Assist! Please note our office will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period. We wish you and your loved ones a safe and relaxing holiday season.
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Empowerment Workshop for Teenage Girls
Where are you headed? The sky is the limit! Join the empowerment workshop for girls 14 to 16 years old.
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My Big Idea: Business Workshop for Women
Business Mentoring Workshop. Designed to help women FIND the ‘big idea’ that they want to turn into a business.
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Responsible Gambling Awareness Program
Metro Assist is hosting a forum to address gambling problems in emerging communities.