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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COVID-19 Service Updates
Metro Assist is closely following the COVID-19 situation and in line with the easing of government restrictions in NSW.
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IT Career Advice with Clavax
SkillME, in partnership with Clavax, is holding an IT Career Advice Workshop for overseas-trained IT Professionals.
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Skilled Migrant Development Program (Online)
SkillME, in partnership with TAFE Digital, will launch another employment preparation program for skilled migrants, via ONLINE delivery due to COVID-19.
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Brand new and free clothing for clients
Thread Together sources brand new clothing from retailers all over Australia and redistributes to the community though charities, including Dress for Work.
