Launch of Australia - a new home DVD for newly arrived humanitarian entrants from Asia
24 July 2009
Laurie Ferguson with members of the Bhutanese community in Melbourne. President of the Bhutanese Community in Australia, Parsuram 'Parsu' Sharma-Luital (right) features on the DVD and spoke of his experiences at the event.
Laurie Ferguson with dancers from the Australian Karen Organisation of Wyndham. Chairperson for the Women’s Department of Australian Karen Organisation, Nanthu Kunoo (front right) also features on the DVD and spoke at the event.
The Parliamentary Secretary, Laurie Ferguson, launched a DVD for newly arrived Asian refugee and humanitarian entrants at the Werribee Community and Education Centre in Melbourne on July 24.
Australia – a new home, introduces refugees to life in Australia, offering 75 minutes of information and advice on topics such as health, housing, safety, education and budgeting. The DVD provides information in English and five Asian languages and is tailored specifically to meet the needs of Asian refugees settling in Australia.
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URL: http://www.minister.immi.gov.au
/parlsec/media/photos/2009/lf09035.htm
Last update: 29 July 2009 at 13:11 AEST