Our services
Every program is delivered by trained staff or volunteers with relevant language and cultural capability, with referrals to specialist services. Support is free and based on assessed need.
Our flagship program
When skilled people migrate, their qualifications too often go unrecognised and they end up in survival jobs far below their training. Our employment program exists to help newcomers return to meaningful employment in their area of expertise — and to help international students build career foundations while they study.
What we help with
New migrants in need facing barriers to employment — language, cultural unfamiliarity, unrecognised qualifications, or lack of local networks — and who don't otherwise have access to this support.
Also for international students studying in Australia who need guidance, referrals, internships and job-readiness support.
How it's delivered: by volunteers, facilitators and external providers with relevant industry, language and cultural capability. Free, based on assessed need.
Ask about employment support →Help to navigate housing and essential services, information sessions, referrals, basic material assistance, and introductions to local community networks during those first months.
Guidance, referrals, internships and job-readiness support for international students studying in Australia — helping them settle, connect and build a foundation for their careers.
Patient, friendly digital skills sessions that help older people access online services, communicate with family, and engage with government and community resources.
Support for individuals and families affected by illness, a pandemic, disability or age — including social and emotional support, and guidance and referrals relating to the NDIS and aged care.
Confidential support
We provide confidential, trauma-informed support to people from migrant communities experiencing family hardship, distress or unsafe situations at home — including those facing financial hardship, isolation or language barriers.
This can include emotional support, practical and material assistance, guidance about available help and legal options, and referrals to specialist services and, where needed, safe emergency accommodation through partner organisations. Support focuses on immediate safety and stabilisation.
Reach us confidentially through our contact page. You don't need to share more than you're comfortable with.
If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
For confidential family & domestic violence support, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732), 24/7.
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Community education
Alongside direct support, we provide education, training and information to migrant communities across Australia about domestic and family violence — what it is, where to find help, and how situations of harm can be reduced and prevented.
Delivered through community information sessions and culturally appropriate resources, in partnership with community leaders and specialist services, aimed especially at communities at risk of harm.
Reach out confidentially. We'll listen, and help you find the right support.
Multicultural Communities Support Center Inc acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work, and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise their enduring connection to Country, and we are committed to walking alongside all communities — First Nations and newly arrived alike — with respect and dignity.