Programs & Services
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Family Services
Metro Assist supports families focusing on early intervention programs and providing activities including group sessions, short and long-term casework and psychological support.
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Settlement Services
Metro Assist provides settlement services to newly arrived migrants, refugees, and humanitarian visa entrants by providing English language skills, education, training, and employment readiness.
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Tenancy Advice and Advocacy
The Southern Sydney Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service (SSTAAS) provides free telephone advice, and assistance to private and public housing tenants in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Georges River Council, Bayside Council and Sutherland Shire areas.
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Financial Inclusion
Metro Assist provides free financial assistance including financial counselling to help manage bills, No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) for low-income earners, Relief Assistance in times of hardship, or Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA)vouchers for people with short-term financial distress.
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Employment Support
Metro Assist’s SkillME program supports migrants and refugees with overseas skills and qualifications in finding meaningful employment.
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Dress for Work
Dress for Work provides quality clothing and job-readiness training, empowering boys and men to overcome setbacks and succeed in employment opportunities.
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Community and Family Events
Our community team offer a range of evidence based parenting support, skills development and group program for parents, children and young people.
News & Events
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How to Vote in Australia: A Guide for Multicultural Communities
Learn how to vote in Australia with our easy guide, especially for people from multicultural backgrounds. Find out how the voting system works, what preferential voting means, and access information in your language. Make your voice heard in the upcoming election!
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Playgroup Community Picnic
Celebrate Children’s Week 2024 with a day full of fun, family bonding, and community connections at the Canterbury Bankstown Playgroup Network's Playgroup Picnic Day! Thursday, 24th Oct 2024 | 10am - 12pm |Wiley Park
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Announcement of New Canterbury Bankstown and Inner West (CBIW) SETS Partnership
We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Canterbury Bankstown and Inner West (CBIW) SETS Partnership, the new regional settlement service consortium to support newly arrived migrants and humanitarian entrants through the Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) program in Canterbury Bankstown, Inner West and Inner Sydney regions of NSW.
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Election Awareness Session for Nepali Community
Community Information Session for the Nepali Community on the Upcoming NSW Local Government Election 2024. 10am to 12pm, Saturday 17 August 10am
