Moving to a new country is a daunting experience for almost anybody and it is especially the case when the culture and background differs from yours. We at Patience Community Services, understand how difficult it is to assimilate into new society and our Migrant Support Program is designed to help you feel right at home here and participate fully in the community.

Our program specialises in resettlement, employment training and English literacy classes. We protect and honour your culture, health and wellbeing and strive to provide you with all the support you need to become a part of the community. Explore our migration services and support programs listed below.

• English literacy and communication
  English literacy and communication is a key initial step to adjust and organise their lives in the initial period after arrival into Australia. It is an important step that can knock down barriers and create equal opportunities for migrants. At Patience Community Services, we provide basic English language speaking and reading skills, as well as aid with writing and basic numeracy.

Intercultural awareness training
Patience Community services provides you with training that helps individuals, families and communities to overcome all cultural and language barriers and help you establish long lasting and happy relationships. Our highly qualified team will assist you with setting goals specific to your needs and devise a plan to help you achieve them.

We provide culturally specific training to people from across the globe and help them understand the impact of culture on values and behaviour. The following are some of the benefits you can reap from our program:

• Increased understanding that people belonging to different cultures may have different belief systems and traditions
• Awareness of how your own culture influences your life
• Understanding that people may or not have a religious background ad inclination
• Increased exposure to other cultures results in a positive attitude and tolerance of
• Awareness that judging other people’s behaviour based on your own background may not be fair

Understanding that due to globalisation, the concept of culture can transform and grow.