SETTLEMENT ENGAGE-MENT AND TRANSITION SUPPORT

Provides free settlement assistance through casework, provision of information, referrals, and advocacy services to all migrants and refugees who have been in Australia for under 5 years. This program is funded by the Department of Social Services.

HOMELESSNESS SERVICES

For asylum seekers and families with uncertain immigration status. 

EMERGENCY RELIEF

Financial assistance for groceries, bills and other financial hardship.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Assists migrants and refugees with long-term integration into the Canberra community. We offer:

English for Living

English for Employment

Program for After School Studies

Computer Class

Road Ready

Learn to Drive

Job Ready Program

Leadership Development

Home Tutor Program

Sewing Classes

Men's Outreach Workshops

Healthy Eating & Active Living

Registered Training Organisation

Harmony Sports Program

Women's Badminton

ABOUT US

MARSS's 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.

MARSS Australia Inc. was established in 1980 as the Migrant Resource Centre and incorporated in 1983. It has been funded largely by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Financial support has also been provided to MARSS by ACT Governments since 1990. Since its inception, MARSS has been managed by a Board of Management comprising of elected nominees from Canberra’s ethnic communities, and nominated members representing the Local Government. MARSS has grown to become a vibrant service-oriented organisation, incorporating programs for migrants of all ages to assist with language, welfare, employment, access and equity for people from cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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