Settlement Grants Program

The Settlement Grants Program provides a range of settlement services to members of the SGP target group in Toowoomba with an outreach service to Gatton. The program aims to assist clients to become more self-reliant and to be able to participate in Australian society as soon as practicable after arrival.

Eligible clients (as defined by Dept Immigration and Citizenship)

• Former refugees and humanitarian entrants
• Family stream migrants and dependants of skilled migrants with low English proficiency.
• Prospective marriage, provisional spouse and interdependency visa holders and their dependants with low English proficiency.

What we do

• Caseworker - Settlement information, advice, assistance and document help on a one-to-one basis.
• Referral - Clients will be referred to the appropriate main stream service providers where applicable.
• Group information sessions – Culturally sensitive settlement information provided to a larger group.
• Immigration advice – Clients are referred to a registered migration agent for advice on sponsoring family members who have been left behind.
• Community Development – Newly emerging community groups are given assistance to identify common goals and interests and to promote a sense of identity and belonging.
• Integration  - New arrivals are given assistance to interact with and understand the broader Australian community.

Contact Details:

Settlement Grants Program Caseworker