In 2012, PRONIA initiated the “Settlement Services for Newly Arrived Greek People” program to support and meet the needs of newly arrived Greek migrants. Funded by the State Government since 2015, the program has assisted over 3,500 families, in the last 3 years. The program aims to support individual and family migrants and to advocate on migrant issues on a broader level.
The program provides individual casework assistance, delivers community education and awareness sessions, employment assistance and a Volunteer Migration Agent and Referral Service. The migration agent service operates via appointments fortnightly from the Brunswick office. Seven volunteer migration agents provide assistance free of charge for initial consultations and complex matters. The volunteer Migration Agent services receive over 400 appointments per year and is a much-valued service by the community. The service would not be possible without the dedication and support of the volunteer Migration Agents.
There are major changes announced in April 2017 to the employer-sponsored work visa and to the skilled visa programs. Additional significant changes are planned for 2019. If you are thinking of applying for an Australian visa, it is important that you are aware of these changes.
PRONIA is holding an information session about the proposed changes on Wednesday 6 March at 6.30 pm, at 64 Portman Street Oakleigh. Migration agent Peter Michalopoulos will be there to provide information and answer your questions. Telephone PRONIA on (03) 9388 9998
