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CARAD supports those who are not eligible for any other assistance from government services because of their visa status, especially those released from detention centres or living in the community whilst their applications for asylum are assessed. CARAD assists vulnerable clients with accommodation where possible, may provide a small allowance for living expenses, and also offers general welfare and settlement support (eg help with writing a resume or help with the public transport system).
Our volunteers offer assistance in the home to those learning English as a Second Language, who may have difficulty getting to classes because of transport issues or young children, or who are not eligible for other English assistance programs. Our volunteers also participate in a home tutoring program to help young refugees settle in to an Australian school environment and/or catch up with their peers, as most refugee children have missed schooling because of their refugee experience or time in detention.
Our volunteer Board and staff often speak to schools, church groups and other public gatherings about CARAD's operations, government policy and other issues which affect refugees, asylum seekers and detainees.
CARAD has succesfully advocated on behalf of individuals on issues such as education access, release into community detention and improvement of services. We have made a number of submissions to Australian Parliamentary Inquiries.
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