Melbourne AMEP

Connecting students with real-world support

Holmesglen Institute recently hosted an Industry Stakeholder event, bringing together community organisations and services to connect directly with AMEP students.

From learning how to access essential services to sharing insights that shape our programs, this event created valuable two-way learning.

Do you offer services that could benefit AMEP students? Get in touch and partner with us today! https://shorturl.at/R4Sn5

🌱 Our upcoming no-cost program, Sisters Who Sow, is filling fast! 🌱

Join us for a welcoming and supportive program where young women can connect, learn new skills, and grow together through gardening, cooking, and hands-on activities.

✨ Free to attend
🌿 Learn to grow and cook with fresh produce
🤝 Meet new people and build confidence
📍 Held at Lalor Neighbourhood House

Don’t miss out - secure your spot by contacting us today

A meaningful step forward 🤝

The Melbourne AMEP was proud to attend the recent launch of the Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) Reconciliation Action Plan.

We strongly support this important initiative and its commitment to strengthening relationships, respect and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Live in Darebin? Free support is waiting for you

Visit the Darebin Intercultural Centre every Thursday and access a range of free services:
• Services Australia (10am–12pm)
• DIVRS Community Support (10:30am–2pm)
• One-on-one digital support (12pm–2pm)

Plus, join English pronunciation support on Fridays (11am–2:30pm).

Just ring the doorbell on arrival.

Have access needs or questions? Reach out to 8470 8440 or [email protected] for support.

Darebin Intercultural Centre (IC) A place where people cultivate mutual respect for each other’s cultures and identities and can equally participate in civic and community life.

From classroom to community impact

Holmesglen SLPET (English for the workplace) students proudly led the Biggest Morning Tea, planning, promoting, and delivering a successful event while building real-world employability skills. Together, they raised an incredible $722.95 for Cancer Council Victoria!

Are you an employer ready to support AMEP students?

Partner with us and offer real opportunities, get in touch today
https://www.melbourneamep.com.au/for-employers/

Want to make a real impact while you study? 🎓

Students at the Monash Careers Expo were excited to discover how they can become Volunteer Tutors, helping newly arrived refugees and migrants build their English skills and confidence.

With the Volunteer Tutor Scheme (VTS), you’ll get full training, ongoing support, and the flexibility to tutor online or in person, all while joining a passionate community making a difference.

💬 Build skills.
🌏 Support newcomers.
🤝 Join a powerful network.

Make your time at uni count, become a Volunteer Tutor today

https://shorturl.at/qYwi9

Refugee Week 2026 – A Million Stories 🌏

Refugee Week is happening later this month. This year’s theme, A Million Stories, marks the milestone of one million humanitarian visas granted since 1947, each representing a unique and powerful story.

At Melbourne AMEP, we are proud to support refugees and newly arrived communities, and we celebrate and acknowledge the incredible contributions they bring to our community every day. 💛

👉 Find events near you: https://action.refugeecouncil.org.au/rw_events

👉 Or check your local council website for what’s on

Join us in celebrating the stories, strength, and contributions of our community

It’s Not Too Late to Register!

Refugee Conversations: Youth Voices – This Saturday

Join us this Refugee Week as we spotlight the voices of young AMEP students with lived refugee and refugee-like experiences. Hear their powerful stories, perspectives, and insights as they share their journeys and hopes for the future.

👉 Don’t miss it, sign up now to hear their voices!
https://shorturl.at/hU8px

Nominations now open for the Hume Young Leaders Awards

The 2026 Hume Young Leaders Awards celebrate the incredible leadership and community contributions of young people aged 12–24 across Hume, including those making a difference as refugees or newly arrived leaders.

👉 Nominate yourself or a young person you know today entries close 14 June!
https://shorturl.at/CsGcE