This case study explains the value of fostering relationships with real estate agents.
Bright Ideas
Bright Ideas highlights innovative programs, initiatives and projects developed to support refugees and asylum-seekers.
The benefits of brokerage
This case study explains the value of agencies brokering relationships in the housing market.
Partnership between the Australian Karen Organisation and Common Equity NSW
This case study tells the story of a partnership between a national umbrella organisation representing the Karen people from Burma and a community housing provider in NSW.
SPK Housing Cooperative
SPK is a housing cooperative established by the Hmong community in 1991. The Hmong community members were humanitarian entrants who came to Australia from Laos.
Living in Between
Living in Between – a Students Against Racism schools presentation by refugees and migrants in Victoria and Tasmania to explain the refugee journey.
First Home Project
First Home Project - this project provides medium-term affordable accommodation to recently-arrived families from refugee backgrounds until they settle and accumulate a rental history.
Work and Welcome
Work and Welcome – an employment program that provides refugees and migrants with paid work experience funded through a workplace giving scheme.
Spoken English Classes
Spoken English Classes - assists new arrivals gain confidence speaking English and provides work experience opportunities for volunteer facilitators.
Music for Refugees
Music for Refugees – an initiative to source donated musical instruments and encourage music classes for people in immigration detention centres.
African Australian Inclusion Program
African Australian Inclusion Program - A Jesuit Social Services program to provide employment and work experience opportunities for African Australians.
