New Migrant and Refugee Support

Empowering New Arrivals to Thrive

We know that settling into a new country can be difficult. That’s why MercyCare offers comprehensive support to help new migrants and refugees develop confidence, build practical skills and connect with their community and opportunities in Australia.

Our support services are available to people who have been in Australia for fewer than five years and include:

Tailored casework support to navigate settlement life
Workshops and classes on essential skills and wellbeing
Supported playgroups and early childhood support
Social activities that build networks and confidence
Pathways to education, training and employment readiness

What We Offer

Settlement Services Supports humanitarian entrants and other newly arrived migrants to establish a new life and feel part of the community in Australia.

Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minors Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minors

Connect to Caring Program Connect to Caring empowers people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds

Skills Building Workshops and Classes

We run regular workshops and information sessions covering practical topics such as:

Employment preparation and training options
Australian workplace culture and expectations
Healthy living and wellbeing
Family support and community services information
Citizenship preparation and computer drop‑in sessions

Digital Literacy for Refugee Women

Refugee women face significant barriers in employment, education and wellbeing. That’s why MercyCare has partnered with Good Things Foundation to be part of the co-design and delivery phase of the National Digital Literacy Project.