A new publication has been launched in Canberra by the Minister
for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy to help new migrants build
their new lives in Australia.
Senator Lundy said The Settlement Journey: Strengthening Australia through migration outlined the Government’s settlement policy and a suite of services available to new migrants.
“The Australian Government’s settlement policy is calibrated to
capitalise on the economic, social, and humanitarian benefits of migration services so that new migrants can flourish and Australia can prosper,”
Senator Lundy said.
“Australia’s settlement services aim to address the needs of new
arrivals to help them develop the knowledge and skills they need to
become full participants in Australian society.”
She said the settlement journey was a shared experience for many
Australians and the new publication highlighted the importance of
government and settlement services working effectively together to
strengthen settlement outcomes.
“Australia’s settlement policy is an important element of the
government’s vision of a socially inclusive society in which all
Australians are valued and have the opportunity to participate fully,”
Senator Lundy said.
“Migrants and refugees contribute to Australia’s prosperity and
success through their ingenuity, drive and determination and our
settlement services are an investment in Australia’s future.”
The Minister said the new settlement publication outlined key
principles such as providing support based on needs and maximising
opportunities for new arrivals.
She said it would be distributed to libraries, migrant resource centres, councils and other community organisations.
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