Centacare Tasmania - Family Services
Settlement Projects (South & North)

What is Centacare's Settlement Projects?

Settlement Projects (South & North) supports new and emerging communities settling in the State to address barriers to participating fully in Australian society. Settlement Projects is predominantly funded by the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship through the Settlement Grant Programme. This support is offered to those who have arrived in Australia in the last 5 years. In 2009-10 Settlement Projects is made up of 3 core projects:

> Home program (Migrant Housing & Finance Program) (North)

Stitch program (South)
This weekly life skills and support program works with Humanitarian Entrant women in areas of project development, health information and referral through group work with afocus on sewing, handcraft and learning English. This program strengthens connections in and across communities and develops community connections through exhibitions and displays. Staff and volunteers support women in self directed projects designed to increase skills and confidence in areas of personal development.

Case Management - SGP (South)
Through the SGP project tailored case management is offered for individual or families with primary aims of supporting clients to address barriers, achieve goals and to support access to mainstream services. Clients are eligible to access the SGP on their own behalf or through referral from another service or organisation. SGP works collaboratively with other agencies and service providers to achieve client outcomes, with a focus on co-case management with mainstream service providers to ensure successful outcomes. SGP also offer information and referral services on- or off-site and provide a workshop program focussing on subjects identified by clients and community members.

Referring to Centacare's Settlement Projects
Individuals can self-refer to SGP for programs, information and support services. Services or agencies are encouraged to provide a written referral with client consent when referring to Settlement Projects. For availability and to discuss referrals please contact staff on the numbers below.

How to contact:

Hobart
p: (03) 6278 1660
f: (03) 6278 1005

Launceston
p: (03) 6332 0600
f: (03) 6332 0699