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Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) organisations and agencies

Web Link Hits      AMEP Research Centre Provides research, professional development, publications and information services to the Adult Migrant English Program nationally. 398      Australian African Network (AAN) Inc Supports and strengthens connections between African and non African Australian families, and between Australia and Africa. 566      Australian Citizenship Information website on Australian Citizenship, including resources, news, law and policy, events and ceremonies. 386      Australian Consumer Law (ACL) A cooperative reform of the Australian Government & States & Territories, through Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs (MCCA). The website contains information about the ACL and its enforcement, and consumer policy in Australia. 22      Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council (AGMC) Aims to represent the interests of Australian GLBTIQ individuals/groups from a multicultural background. 356      Australian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Alliance (AIRWA) Represents and advocates for immigrant and refugee women across Australia. 37      Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT) Professional association for Translators and Interpreters in Australia. 347      Australian Multicultural Council (AMC) Provides advice to Government on multicultural policy and emerging issues and ensures Australian Government services respond effectively to the needs of Australia’s diverse communities. 44      Australian Multicultural Foundation (AMF) Undertakes research and projects promoting diversity and understanding of cultures. 405      Australians All Group of Australians who have come together because of shared concerns about serious and dangerous divisions between the West and Islam. Promotes an inclusive, open, diverse and multicultural society. 434      Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing Source of information on culturally appropriate aged care, developed to guide and promote best practice standards of care that address cultural diversity across all levels of service design and delivery. 482      Centre for Education and Research on Ageing (CERA) Multidisciplinary Centre that aims to expand and share knowledge of human ageing. 323      Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues (CMYI) Undertakes a range of programs, projects and policy initiatives aimed at enhancing the life opportunities of young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Based in Victoria. 392      Community Cultural Development NSW (CCDNSW) Promotes and supports community based arts projects where communities and participants have an active role in directing and controlling activities. 353      Community Relations Commission NSW News and information about CALD communities; promotes equal rights and responsibilities for all residents of NSW. 404      Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Reponsible for entry, stay and departure arrangements for non-citizens, arrangements for the settlement of migrants and humanitarian entrants, citizenship and multicultural affairs. 222      Diverse Australia Program Community-based educational initiative for all Australians, aiming to address issues of cultural, racial and religious intolerance by promoting respect, fairness, inclusion and a sense of belonging for everyone. 422      Diversity Health Institute (DHI) Clearinghouse Central access point for information on multicultural health in Australia. 306      Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre (DAMEC) Assists and supports Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (AT&OD) service providers to make a difference to the way they access and service Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (C&LD) client. 349      Ethnic Communities` Council of NSW Information on wide range of issues affecting the NSW multicultural community. 339      Federation of Ethnic Communities` Councils of Australia (FECCA) Peak national body representing Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 393      Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASSTT) Coalition of agencies that respond to the needs of survivors of torture and trauma who have come to Australia from overseas. 364      Immigrant Women`s Speakout Association Peak advocacy, information/referral and research body representing the ideas and issues of immigrant and refugee women in NSW. 378      Immigration Advice & Rights Centre (IARC) Inc Provides free advice to financially disadvantaged clients on most areas of immigration law. 393      Institute for Community, Ethnicity and Policy Alternatives (ICEPA) Interdisciplinary institute at Victoria University dedicated to research about and engagement with culturally diverse communities, particularly migrant, refugee, and diaspora communities. 322      Institute for Cultural Diversity Information on cultural diversity and human rights, arts, civil justice, service delivery and research. 400      Insurance Law Service Free legal service available to anyone in Australia who would like advice on insurance law or in resolving a dispute with an insurer. 32      kidscount Information website for parents. Information is available in 16 community languages. 495      Lerni Multilingual resource with information on and links to educational opportunities for emerging communities. 29      Mapping Australia’s Population Immigration and population statistics from Monash University. 40      MIDonline: Multicultural Information on Depression Provides multilingual and culturally relevant information on depression for CALD adult populations in Australia. 134      Migration Review Tribunal Statutory body which provides a final, independent, merits review of visa and visa-related decisions made by DIMA. 281      Multicultural Disability Advocacy Advocacy Association of NSW (MDAA) Peak body for people from a non-English speaking background (NESB) with disability and their families. 386      Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Information Multilingual website on HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C for people in Australia. The website is maintained by the Multicultural HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Service (MHAHS). 405      Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (Australia) (MYAN) National advisory and advocacy network on multicultural youth issues. 204      MyLanguage Provides access to search engines, web directories and news in over sixty languages. A partnership between the State Libraries of NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, and WA and the NT and ACT Library and Information Services. 85      National Accreditation Authority for Translators & Interpreters (NAATI) Sets and maintains the standards of translation and interpreting at four accreditation levels, and accredits translators and interpreters who meet the specified standards. 306      National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC) At Georgetown University. Increases the capacity of health and mental health programs to design, implement, and evaluate culturally and linguistically competent service delivery systems. 296      National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) National peak organisation representing the rights and interests of people from non-English speaking background (NESB) with disability, their families and carers. 363      NESB Housing Taskforce NSW A forum to discuss and identify multisectoral strategies with a view to achieving equitable access to affordable, secure and culturally-appropriate housing across private, public and community housing sectors for NESB communities in NSW. 380      Network of Immigrant and Refugee Women of Australia Inc (NIRWA) National organisation with membership from all state/territory CALD immigrant and refugee women's organisations representing the voices of immigrant and refugee women in Australia. 127      Nexus Blog An online space for young refugees and migrants to use, contribute to and enjoy. 250      NSW Attorney General`s Department Diversity Services Information and resources to make the justice system more accessible to people who have a disability or who are from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. 209      NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (MHCS) Information and services to assist health professionals to communicate with non English speaking communities throughout NSW. 357      NSW Transcultural Aged Care Service (TACS) Develops and improves partnerships between aged care service providers, CALD communities & the Government; and ensures that the CALD care needs of older Australians from diverse backgrounds are identified and addressed at all levels of service design 337      Racism, No way Anti-racism education initiative for Australian schools. Provides teaching resources, lesson plans and library. 326      Skilled Migration Blog By DIAC. Highlights existing skilled migration policy, flags potential program changes and aims to increase awareness about skilled migration in Australia. 84      StepOne Provides guidance and practical resources to councils and community groups interested in implementing community harmony initiatives in their local areas. 307      Transcultural Mental Health Centre Aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people of non-English speaking background through a community capacity building approach. 371      Welcome to Australia Seeks to engage Australians in cultivating a culture of welcome in our nation. 49

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