World Refugee Day (20 June) is an important time to reflect on the contribution refugees make to Australian society.
For many refugees, a new start is made possible by the hard work of dedicated Department of Human Services staff who provide immediate and ongoing links to services.
Continue reading Working to help refugees rebuild their lives
Watch the latest #DHSTV for an update from Hank Jongen about what’s happening at the Department of Human Services during June 2018. Continue reading June #DHSTV Update
This year’s theme for National Reconciliation Week, 27 May to 3 June, is “Don’t Keep History A Mystery: Learn. Share. Grow”.
Friendship and a free meal are on offer at the St George Community Hub in Sydney.
Continue reading Making connections in the St George community
Watch the latest #DHSTV for an update from Hank Jongen about what’s happening at the Department of Human Services during May 2018. Continue reading May 2018 Update #DHSTV
Watch the latest #DHSTV for an update from Hank Jongen about what’s happening at the Department of Human Services during April 2018. Continue reading April Update 2018 #DHSTV
With Geelong regularly welcoming refugees and newly arrived migrants, the Geelong Settlement meeting was set up ten years ago to help improve services in the area. Continue reading Helping to settle Geelong’s newest locals in the community
Watch the latest #DHSTV for an update from Hank Jongen about what’s happening at the Department of Human Services during March 2018.
Providing services to the whole of Australia can be tricky but the Department of Human Services’ Remote Servicing Team does an outstanding job, travelling across our vast land to support customers in remote and regional communities. Continue reading Braving the elements to serve outback Australia
As a Multicultural Service Officer at the Department of Human Services, Di Hong Lam connects with culturally and linguistically diverse communities to update them on the latest changes to policies, payments and services.
Continue reading The ‘Sound of Hope’ for Chinese communities
