Work & Welcome

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Access an untapped talent pool while creating employment opportunities

Our Work & Welcome program is a Multicultural Australia initiative that connects jobseekers of refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds with Queensland schools, businesses, and government bodies to build a more inclusive and capable workforce.

From its origins at Padua College in Brisbane, the program now includes more than forty Work & Welcome Host Partner organisations from a wide range of sectors.

We identify program candidates and find placements based on their strengths, career goals and the needs of partner organisations. 

The refugee employment support program includes work preparation and assessment of candidates, shortlisting and screening of candidates and tailored cultural support to employers for the duration of the paid placement (minimum 12 weeks). In that period, candidates grow their knowledge and skills in the Australian context, build meaningful connections and gain the needed confidence to progress their career, building their sense of hope and belonging. 

Watch how Work & Welcome can make a difference here.

Host partner benefits

Gain access to a motivated and talented pool of candidates with a wide range of experiences, knowledge, and skills
Collaborate with candidates who bring exceptional problem-solving skills and resilience
Access to individual post-placement support to ensure successful employment outcomes
Make a real difference in people’s lives, breaking down cultural barriers and broadening perspectives through direct cross-cultural experiences 
Create a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive, and culturally connected
Create an opportunity for participants to obtain their first paid employment in Australia, while developing new skills, improving English and gaining self-confidence.

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Learn more about Work & Welcome

Download a Work & Welcome Corporate brochure
Download a Work & Welcome Schools based brochure
Call us on 07 3337 5400 or email on WelcomeWorkforce@mcaus.org.au

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"Thank you so much Multicultural Australia for everything you have done for me. In 2021 I joined Queensland Rail, one of the best companies, and I couldn't have done it without your support. I was just a young African guy who just came from Africa with big dreams but knew nothing about Australia. After all you have done for me, ''thanks'' doesn't feel like enough. All I can do is offer you my gratitude and appreciation for your support. Thank you." 

“Queensland Rail has partnered with Multicultural Australia over the last seven years to support the Work & Welcome program and we’ve had a lot of success providing both a training opportunity to vulnerable people within our community, whilst gaining talented, dedicated and passionate people who are keen to learn and progress. There are many benefits for our teams and we have received a lot of positive feedback from both our employees and participants." 

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