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Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne) (MIC) provides a range of services for migrants and refugees living in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Our services are available to people living in the local governmnent areas of Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges. Our services are free and confidential.

We can provide information and help on issues related to aged care & disability, child care, employment, English classes, volunteering, family support, health, housing, migration and youth services. We can also provide facilities for meetings; information on migrant communities and support groups; computer, fax and photocopying facilities and support for clubs and community groups. The MIC's Customer Service Charter can be downloaded by clicking here.

Our services are designed to assist migrants and refugees to settle in Australia and to promote equity of access for migrants to all services provided in the community. If you would like to become a member of the Migrant Information Centre please contact Sue Herbst on 92854888 or email sherbst@miceastmelb.com.au.

Directors of the MIC

The MIC is seeking applicants from people who are interested in volunteering to serve on our Board.

The key skills required of Directors include:
" Understanding, knowledge of and commitment to the multicultural community of the Eastern Region,
" Demonstrated history of effective management of community or commercial agencies
" Demonstrated understanding of the differing roles of Directors and executive management
" Strong links to the region and community, including an awareness of regional issues

To receive an information package please contact Sue Herbst at the MIC on 92854888 or sherbst@miceastmelb.com.au. Applications close August 31st 2010 and interviews for short listed applicants will be held in the morning of September 13th.

MIC Hannah Kinross Award for Staff

The MIC has established an annual award for staff to be presented each year in the name of Hannah Kinross. Hannah was a staff member of the MIC who tragically died in Kokoda in August 2009. Hannah's work at the MIC truly reflected our mission to:
Build a stronger multicultural community through providing practical solutions to barriers for accessing services and service gaps and establishing quality service delivery for migrants and their families in the Eastern Region of Melbourne

The inaugural Hannah Kinross Award was awarded to Robyn Kilpatrick on June 21st 2010. Staff who nominated Robyn cited her 100% commitment to her clients, her ability to develop useful and practical programs for her clients and to strongly advocate on their behalf.

Volunteer at the Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne)

The MIC has volunteer opportunties for people to assist young refugee students with their homework. There are two homework support groups, one in the City of Knox and one in the City of Maroondah. If you would like more information please contact Lorraine Busuttil at the MIC on 9285 4888 or email llbusuttil@miceastmelb.com.au

There are a number of other volunteer opportunities at the MIC including assisting refugee community groups to establish office and office systems, working with refugee clients to assist them with their studies or to better understand the labour market and how to apply for jobs as well as assisting MIC staff with particular projects or general administrative work. To dowload further information on the volunteer oportunities please click here.

For further information please contact Mervat Dahdoule on telephone 9285 4888 or email mdahdoule@miceastmelb.com.au

Donations to the Migrant Information Centre Settlement Support Fund

The MIC has established a trust fund for donations to support the direct assistance provided to refugees and migrants in necessitous circumstances. Donations to the fund are tax deductible. For further information please contact Sue Herbst on 9285 4888 or email sherbst@miceastmelb.com.au.

To make an online donation please click the icon below. On line donations to the Settlement Support Fund are made through Our Community - 100% of donations are used to provide direct assistance to refugees and migrants.

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MIC Fund Raiser

On Saturday May 1st 2010 the MIC held a fundraiser for the agency's Settlement Support Fund which provides emergency support for migrant and refugee families in the Eastern Region. The night raised over $4500. The night was only possible due to the generous support of the following businesses:

Aqualink Box Hill, Body & Bronze Camberwell, Bunnings Warehous, Chersterfield Farm, Collingwood Children's Farm, Ella Bache Elsternwick, Hardrock, Hawthorn Football Club, Healesville R.S.L, McDonalds, Nutrimetics, Oriental Merchants, Priceline Pharmacy Box Hill, Quality Hotel Manor & Natalie's Restaurant, Sea All Dolphin Swims, Spotlight, Timeout Box Hill, Your Very Best - Wellness Clinic and Village Cinemas

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