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Second National Settlement Conference "Creating our Future"
Settlement Council of Australia hosted by the Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia invite you to register for the Second National Settlement Co..
ABC Open Summer School - Launceston
Are you finding it hard to keep up with all the new technology that's out there? This summer ABC Open is holding free workshops to take the myster..
Access and Equity Consultation
SCOA Access and Equity Consultation SCOA has been invited to participate in consultations on the Access and Equity Inquiry. We are holding a ..
International Conference: A long way from home?
International Conference “A Long Way from Home? The Rural and Regional Resettlement Experiences of Visible Migrants and Refugees” (/Li..
Humanitarian Intake Submission Consultation
SCOA Humanitarian Program Consultation – National Teleconference: Wednesday 8th February 2012 2.30-4pm – Eastern day light sav..
February Events Listing
Here you will find many events which are being hosted by SCOA members and our colleagues in the Settlement Sector. This list is by no means ex..
Hand in Hand Diversity Project South Australia
Hand-in-Hand Invitation to participate You are invited to take part in a special cultural project •Learn about Aboriginal peop..
What We Do
SCOA provides a credible and informed source of knowledge and advice on migrant and refugee settlement issues, settlement planning, service delivery and related policy and program matters. We work closely with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), and a range of other government and non-government stakeholders.
Our Objectives
The objectives outlined in SCOA's constitution include:
- Marketing the projects and events of our members
- Progressing settlement issues at the national level
- Providing a clearinghouse role
- Promoting Access and Equity
- Supporting and driving action research
- Collaborating with government and other peak bodies
Our current priorities include:
- Providing information on settlement issues through regular newsletters
- Developing policy and position papers on key issues
- Mapping settlement service provision in Australia
- Developing national standards for settlement service delivery, in consultation with the settlement sector
- Promoting best practice models of service delivery
- Informing government about key issues and needs within the settlement sector
- Developing a research agenda and identifying key issues for future research
Read our Annual Reports:
Read our Strategic Plan:
Read our Media Releases:
2011/2012 SGP Funding announced today (65 KB)
Joint statement on Nauru and Malaysia 'solutions' (112 KB)
Migrant Integration Policy Index Media Release (303 KB)
SCOA Media release on Hugo Report June 2011 (166 KB)
SCoA supports FECCAs call for a renewal of multiculturalism (77 KB)