Foundation House Victoria (VFST Inc.)

With more than 100 million people forcibly displaced across the world, specialist trauma-focused services that empower refugees to thrive have never been more important. We are looking for Counsellor Advocates who are committed to advancing human rights and are passionate about supporting trauma recovery for refugee background individuals and families. If joining an organisation that is recognised as a national leader in the provision of trauma-informed and trauma-focused service delivery then this might be the opportunity for you. Application details in the link below. https://lnkd.in/dM3EQp4

Exciting opportunity at a fantastic organisation…

 عقل سليم، أسرة سليمة، مجتمع سليم (Healthy Mind, Healthy Family, Healthy Community)   تم انتاج هذا الفيديومن قبل أعضاء المجموعة الاستشارية للمجتمعات السورية والعراقية لمشروع الصحة النفسية والرفاهية للمجتمعات المتنوعة، ويهدف هذا الفيديو إلى تشجيع النقاش المفتوح حول الصحة النفسية وكيفية طلب الدعم.   Developed and produced by members of the Syrian and Iraqi Community Advisory Group for the Diverse Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Project, this video aims to encourage open discussion about mental health and how to seek support. 

امید و زندگی (Hope and Life)   این ویدئو توسطه جوامع از افغانستان برای پروژه صحت (سلامت) روان و رفاه جوامع چند فرهنگی، با هدف تشویق گفتگوی آزاد  در مورد صحت (سلامت) روان و اینکه چطوردنبال کمک باشیم، تهیه و تولید شده است.   Developed and produced by members of the Communities from Afghanistan Advisory Group for the Diverse Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Project, this video aims to encourage open discussion about mental health and how to seek support.

Many students and families living in Victoria are currently impacted by the events unfolding in the Middle East. Furthermore, this is a difficult time for school staff supporting students, especially those who are also impacted. The Foundation House Education and Early Years team invites you to our half-hour briefing for the Education Sector on Monday 27 November from 3:30-4pm. This briefing will provide important information to those working in or with schools, about how they can support their students, families and staff who are experiencing high levels of distress. Register to attend the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gFcSCRZb Please share this event with your relevant contacts. For further information please contact: [email protected]

On Friday 27 October 2023, Minister Clare O'Neil MP (Home Affairs & Cyber Security) had the opportunity to meet with a Ucan2 Group of young people, employers and mentors from Australia Post, Telstra, Coles, and Treasury Wine Estates at the Noble Park English Language School. The purpose of the visit was to showcase the fantastic work which has been occurring as part of the Youth Transition Support Program (YTS). YTS has been funding the program from the Department of Home Affairs since 2016 and, at this stage, it’s funded until 30 June 2024. The visit formed part of a broader advocacy strategy for six YTS providers across three states. Several young people and employers spoke about their experiences of participating in the Ucan2 group, work experience, mentoring and work, as part of YTS. The Minister and guests joined a Ucan2 session with current students. Students spoke about the program, what they have achieved throughout their time in the group, their hopes for the future and their experiences living in Australia. One student explained how Ucan2 helped him to connect with the local community group, Reclink, who provided a scholarship for a lifeguard course. He is now a qualified lifeguard and hopes to 'provide Australians with the same safety that Australians had provided' him. Ryan, the Store Manager from Coles Dandenong, spoke about how the young people from Ucan2 engage in work experience and employment at the store. He spoke about the value they add to the team and how they are always keen to work and look for ongoing opportunities. The experience for his team has been a greater understanding of the journeys and challenges the young people have faced and witnessing their positivity and hope for a bright future. Martine, an employer and mentor from Australia Post, spoke highly of the successful relationship between Australia Post and Foundation House which has been going for over 13 years. A mentee of the program spoke about how this experience changed his life. After arriving in Australia mid-2020, with limited English, he has now successfully established a landscaping business, and was happy to share his business cards with the group. 

With more than 100 million people forcibly displaced across the world, specialist trauma-focused services that empower refugees to thrive have never been more important. We are looking for Counsellor Advocates who are committed to advancing human rights and are passionate about supporting trauma recovery for refugee background individuals and families. We have opportunities in Sunshine, Broadmeadows and Dandenong. If joining an organisation that is recognised as a national leader in the provision of trauma-informed and trauma-focused service delivery then this might be the opportunity for you. Application details: https://lnkd.in/g35TAx8Y