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Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS)

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We support newly arrived migrants and refugees who live, work or study in the wider NSW-Victorian border region to become independent and contribute to the Australian community. 

We provide free settlement assistance to help you make meaningful connections and participate equally in the social, economic and cultural life of your new home in Australia. 

What can I expect?

At the Settlement, Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) through Intereach, you can expect:

Welcoming Staff

Many of our staff members are from refugee or migrant backgrounds and are familiar with the challenges of settling in a new country. 

Targeted Support

The needs of new arrivals are diverse, so we’re here to help you with housing, income support, education and employment, and other social needs. We also help young people with education support and in-school group programs. 

Connection and Belonging

We run groups and information sessions, including health workshops, learning English, cultural clubs and support for families to help you settle in. 

Your Language

Our experienced staff speak many languages, which can help you easily access services and make a smoother transition to feeling at home. If we don’t have a staff member who speaks your language, we will make sure translation services are available for all support activities. Where possible, information provided to you will be translated to your language. 

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What support is available for me and my family? 

There are lots of things to think about, but there is lots of support at Intereach to help you settle successfully in our community. We can help with: 

  • Practical information about housing, schools, jobs, banking, health, social security 
  • Citizenship, form filling, and understanding Australian government and legal systems’ 
  • Accessing culturally appropriate physical and mental health services 
  • Referrals to services (Centrelink, health, childcare, family support) 
  • Obtaining a driver’s license 
  • Support to find classes to strengthen your English language skills 
  • Assistance to find education and training 
  • Support at school 
  • Support to build employment readiness 
  • Social support groups and community activities  
  • Youth engagement activities and future planning 
  • Events, info sessions and groups for all ages 
Where is it available?

We provide SETS in communities along both sides of the Murray River in the wider NSW-VIC Border region and have Settlement workers in Albury, Bendigo, Cootamundra, Corowa, Finley, Griffith, Mildura and Swan Hill offices.

 

Who is eligible for SETS?

Settlement support is available for residents who:

  • Have arrived in Australia in the last 5 years; and
  • Hold an eligible Refugee & Humanitarian Visa or Family Stream Visa with low English language proficiency
  • Live in Northern Victoria or the NSW Riverina regions

These visa subclasses are eligible:

  • Refugee and humanitarian visa subclasses 200s, 800s, 449 and 786.
  • Family and partner visa subclasses 100s, 800s and more.
Our Support

We are funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs and deliver support through the Settlement, Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) program. 

Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) factsheet
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