2020 July

    GRANTS TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE TEMPORARY VISA HOLDERS AND SPECIALIST MIGRANT AND SETTLEMENT NGOS DURING COVID-19 NSW Treasury has sent this information to Migration Alliance this afternoon: As part of the NSW Government’s stimulus package in response to COVID-19, Multicultural NSW is running a $4 million emergency relief grants program. The program will support vulnerable temporary

  There is high demand for skilled tradespeople in Australia and governments are seeking to encourage young people to learn a trade and to support the industries that will employ them. The Victorian Government reintroduced Trade Papers in 2019 and apprentices in 137 occupations can apply for a Trade Paper on completion of their qualification.

  Rumours that International Students will be able to return to Australia this month have flown around internet sites and chat rooms, lifting the hopes of many temporary visa holders that they will be able to travel to Australia in the very near future. However, it should be noted that the actual announcement relates to

  A range of government assistance is available to temporary and provisional visa holders impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). For more information please contact the agency responsible or visit the website listed. Temporary changes to the Seasonal Worker Programme, Pacific Labour Scheme and the Working Holiday Maker visa program On 4 April the Commonwealth Government announced changes