MARSS Australia Inc (Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services)
MARSS AUSTRALIA INC.
A leader in the compassionate provision of settlement and related services for migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants in the ACT and surrounding regions.
WHAT WE DO
For over 40 years MARSS Australia has provided a service delivery hub for new and recently arrived refugees and migrants to settle in to the ACT and surrounding regions. Starting out as a Migrant Resource Centre, MARSS' integrated service delivery approach is supported by our community based membership model and partnerships with government, business and community service organisations across the region.
Our mission is to be a leader in provision of settlement and related services for migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants in the ACT and region, in a caring, supporting and enabling way.
OUR SERVICES
MARSS provides a comprehensive range of settlement services for migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and humanitarian entrants. These include general settlement support, English language and literacy training, vocational education and training, emergency relief and financial literacy training, and employment services.
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Casework and Advocacy
MARSS provides casework, advocacy and referral services to support migrants and refugees settling in Canberra and the surrounding regions.
Emergency Relief
MARSS provides immediate and sensitive assistance to those in times of financial crises. MARSS can help source immediate access to food and financial assistance with bills and debts.
Housing
MARSS can provide assistance with tenancy and housing issues as well as specialised and immediate assistance for Asylum Seekers
Youth Services
MARSS provides specific casework, advocacy and referral services to CALD youth aged 16 -25. We also provide individual study support and youth mentoring sessions and activities.
Learn to Drive
MARSS can assist with helping to get on the road, providing free and multilingual road ready courses and discounted driving lessons for eligible persons. MARSS can also provide support with accessing public transport.
Health and Wellbeing
MARSS offers a range of sports and nutrition programs for CALD communities in the ACT.
Family and Community
MARSS has several programs dedicated to strengthening families and communities.
Education and English classes
MARSS has a wide range of English classes available. MARSS is also a Registered Training Organisation and delivers several accredited courses.
Digital Literacy
MARSS provides dedicated one-on-one lessons to learn digital skills.
Employment
The MARSS Employment Service will support migrants and refugees to find meaningful employment in the ACT.