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THRIVE 2019 - 20

THRIVE is a three year program that is managed by the Migrant Resource Centre North and funded by the Department of Social Services.
THRIVE has been proactive in advising and encouraging young people to play a amplified positive role within their own families, cultural communities, mainstream society and state & national youth groups and forums. 
All associated members of THRIVE’s team, with their collective community networks, their comprehension of issues faced by migrant families and they lived experiences has been fundamental to the success of THRIVE. They have created a strong community confidence within their different ethnic communities whilst expanding THRIVE's influence and flourishing reputation in Launceston.
                   

These are some of the activities and events THRIVE's Team have organised from September 2019 - July 2020.

Sunday June 14 
to 
Saturday June 20, 2020

Celebrating the Year of Welcome - Online

In 2020, Refugee Week will be moving online to ensure we can celebrate safely. Check out this website for great ideas about how you can get involved in Refugee Week from home!




A Day at Cradle Mountain



















David Thang  from the Launceston Burmese community and a bi-cultural worker for MRC North took the opportunity to take a group of young  men; Naing, Isiah, Arpan and Mana to Cradle Mountain. 


With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, the reopening of National Parks, a long weekend and good weather provided an ideal time this amazing adventure. 

With Spring not far down the track, many more outings of this nature will be planned for numerous groups. With the July school holidays coming, it will be a great time to get out with family and friends and see some of Tasmania's beautiful natural environment.  


Mutual obligation requirements will recommence       June 9th 2020

From Tuesday 9 June 2020 job seekers will be required to undertake at least one appointment with their employment services provider. This can be done online or over the phone. 
Job seekers are encouraged to maintain contact with their employment services provider at this time to ensure they are aware of opportunities available for training, upskilling or employment. For more information follow this link: https://www.dese.gov.au/covid-19/job-seekers


REFUGEE WEEK 2020 - EVENTS CALENDAR


This June, we will be bringing you the first ever-virtual Refugee Week!  
We were hardly going to let a global health pandemic get in the way of celebrating Australia’s incredible refugee communities. 

Whether or not we’re still in lockdown come June, our Refugee Week team will be bringing you an awesome line-up so that you can join the celebrations from your own home.
https://action.refugeecouncil.org.au/rw20_events

Chin - Lung

This is how members of the multicultural community in Launceston are keeping healthy, happy and connected to friends and community. 

Obeth Sampang: Film Producer

Launceston Refugee Action Group

Please consider donating food to support vulnerable people who have no access to government support or financial assistance. Many people on Working visas, international students and asylum seekers are finding the current situation very difficult. Many are struggling to feed their families and cover they accommodation costs. Please contact Kimberley on 0433 098 700 to organise our food donation pick - up.

Tasmania’s Roadmap To Recovery


Obeth Sampang explaining Tasmania’s Roadmap To Recovery to his Nepalese community in Launceston including information about students returning to school. 





David- Thang Yawngtun from the Burmese Launceston community speaking about Tasmanians Roadmap To Recovery including information about students returning to school.



Eid Mubarak 2020 

Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Although the date might vary from one country to the other, the International Astronomical Centre (IAC) has stated that May 23 will be celebrated as Eid ul-Fitr. People visit their relatives, host parties also known as iftaar, hug their loved ones, and give greetings on this day. However, due to the coronavirus outbreak this year the festivities are going to a little different with the lockdown and social distancing in place.

Rent Relief

The Tasmanian Government is providing rent relief for residential households who rent homes in the private market and who are experiencing housing stress because of the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The scheme starts on 25 May 2020.
More information about the scheme can be found on the Rental Services page. https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/housing/rental-services

Who is an eligible tenant? 
A tenant is eligible for rent relief if: 
  • you are a tenant renting in the private rental market 
  • you have experienced and can demonstrate financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic 
  • your rent is more than 30 per cent of your household income 
  • the household has less than $5 000 in savings 
  • your landlord or agent has agreed to reduce your rent for a set period 
COVID-19 Rent Relief– Fact Sheet for Tenants 
https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/89721/COVID19-rent-reflief-payment-tenant-fact-sheet.pdf

COVID-19 Rent Relief -  Fact Sheet for Landlords
https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/89720/COVID19-rent-reflief-payment-landlord-fact-sheet.pdf

Plan to return to learning at school information 

From Monday May 25 2020:

  • Kindergarten to Year 6 students will return to learning at school
  • All Year 11 and 12 students return to learning at school (including Extension Schools).
  • Students in Year 7 to 10 will continue to learn at home.

From Tuesday June 9 2020:

  • Year 7-10 students (all remaining students) will return to learning at school
Up to Friday 22 May 2020: 

Important information for families regarding your child’s learning in Term 2 has been translated into the most common languages spoken by families in Tasmanian Schools.
For more information, please see the Parent FAQs. 

Roadmap to Recovery

The time frame starts from Monday 11 May 2020.
The easing of restrictions will continue to be based on Public Health advice. Changes will be made depending on Tasmania's circumstances. 




Major changes to COVID-19 restrictions starting Monday 11th May have been announced.

Please ensure that you continue to follow Tasmanian Public Health guidance, including social distancing and hand washing. 
Click on image to larger view.

For more detailed information follow this link


MRC North YouTube channel

A Good Life Begins with an Introduction 

ጽብቕ ህይወት ፡ብሌላ እዩ ዝጅምር (AGL Tigrinya)

The Migrant Resource Centre North (MRC) has recently posted some short videos about their new NDIS Information,  Linkages and Capacity Building Project - Beyond Limits. 
Beyond Limits supports migrants and families living with disability by providing links and introductions to the local community and mainstream services. 
MRC currently have videos translated in English, Tigrinya and Amharic. They are planning more in a range of different languages. Follow the link to see more: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQDxX9YAjfhoyvHc04KQzQ?fbclid=IwAR3Wuk67HlCs7TFLPf6gazAXUJKwVGRVoHAOHJpogMIhmBBlpvR2KhZo_vo

ጽብቕ ህይወት ፡ብሌላ እዩ ዝጅምር (AGL Tigrinya)

Telling your story

Do you love telling stories? We are running a storytelling competition! Open to anyone aged 6 – 18 years from a refugee background living in Tasmania.

Submit a story using any medium – video, creative writing, audio, music, photography, art… it’s up to you!
Lots of prizes to be won!

Entries close 31 May 2020. Register now via this link:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=j270WRYockuPXYFVerQe6KtamW5VjSBNlXorFwqTsiJUQUJBMEkwNFhSU1g5MFQ4MzZQQTJPNEVBNC4u

Mentors are available for assistance in creating stories across a number of mediums – just get in touch communitydevelopment@mrctas.org.au or call 03 6221 0999.For more information and to register email communitydevelopment@mrctas.org.au or call 03 6221 0999.
Winning entries will be announced and showcased on the MRC Tasmania website and Facebook page during Refugee Week 2020.

L2 Driver Licence Application
You are no longer required to sit the L2 Driving Assessment - You can apply to progress to the next licensing stage (L2) by simply filling in our online form. 



L2 Driving Assessment in Tasmania Information in Nepalese language.


https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/licensing/l2_driver_licence_application
To apply you must meet the following criteria:
  • You have completed a minimum period of three consecutive months on your L1 learner licence
  • Your learner licence is current
  •  You are not currently disqualified from driving
  • Your learner licence is not currently suspended
  •       You will be required to provide a brief statement on your practical driving experience as an L1 licence holder.  
You will be notified electronically when your application has been approved and you will receive the L2 licence card in the mail free of charge.


It is strongly recommended you complete 80 supervised driving hours in a logbook, including 15 at night .
It is important to continue to log your hours.
https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/online/driving_assessments



Brooks High School Online Learning

Pubitra Subba is the Vice Chairperson of the Bhutanese Society of Northern Tasmania. She is a registered nurse working at the Launceston General Hospital.

 Pubitra took the initiative to make this video to support parents and students within her community to access online education at Brooks High School.

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