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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Tuning in to Kids - Parenting Workshop
This 6 week free parenting workshop will show you how to develop your child’s emotional intelligence, and help them achieve success!
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Celebrating the completion of the Cert. III in Driving Operations
Another group of 11 newly arrived refugees have completed their Cert. III in Driving Operations.
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Interview Session Overcoming Cultural Barriers
SkillME, in partnership with TKP Australia, is holding an interview skills workshop for professionals from diverse backgrounds.
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Governance and Financial Management Workshop
Want to get better at your finances but don't know where to start? We have partnered with Multicultural NSW and STARTTS to hold a financial workshop!
