The WA Community Engagement Team has released its January newsletter, featuring several important updates and new resources from the Department of Home Affairs. Key highlights from this edition are outlined below.
Status Resolution Service – Online Appointment Form and Translated Resources
The Department’s Immigration Status Resolution Service has introduced an online new online appointment request form, enabling clients to book meetings with a Status Resolution Officer at a convenient time.
Appointments can be conducted either:
- In person at a Department of Home Affairs office, or
- By telephone
In addition, the Department has released translated communication materials in 19 languages to support client understanding of visa status and available resolution pathways.
Translated Support for Visa Holders Experiencing Domestic and Family Violence
The Department’s Domestic violence and your visa webpage provides information on support services available to visa holders experiencing domestic and family violence.
To improve accessibility, this information is now available in 16 languages, ensuring affected clients can better understand the assistance and pathways available.
Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot – Program Extension
The Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot, which began on 1 July 2021, has been extended for a further 12 months under existing program settings.
Key details include:
- 500 visa places will remain available
- The program will now continue until 30 June 2026
Further information on eligibility and arrangements is available on the Department’s website.
Free Australian Citizenship Preparatory Workshops – Ellenbrook and Bentley
Multicultural Futures, in partnership with local councils, is offering free Australian Citizenship Workshops in Ellenbrook and Bentley.
These sessions help participants prepare for the Australian Citizenship Test and include:
- Practical preparation tips
- Sample test questions
- Guidance on accessing official study resources
