We are thrilled to share the exciting news that 16 of our staff members have been selected to take part in an exciting project which will provide opportunities to advance the professional careers of Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CARM) women. The RISE project – a partnership between the Diversity Council of Australia, Settlement Services International […]
Yesterday, we had the privilege of gathering over 60 seniors from diverse backgrounds, along with professionals working in the aged care sector, to discuss what truly matters to them. This gathering was more than just a meeting; it was a platform for our seniors to voice their needs, share their experiences, and engage in meaningful […]
All hands on deck It’s a chilly Thursday in the Spectrum Sunshine office, but there’s a hum of anticipation in the air. This morning, ‘many hands make light work’ from our Migration and Settlement teams, as a van pulls into the garage. Inside is Fred, from Our Village/St Kilda Mums – a fabulous Victorian charity […]
If you visit Spectrum’s Dallas office, chances are the first face you see will be that of either Joelle or Rawah, our friendly receptionists. Joelle and Rawah met while studying English at Kangan TAFE. They completed work placements together at Spectrum as part of their course, and now, they are at the frontline of Spectrum […]
This week, we’ve made time for play amidst our work! Spectrum hosted our annual Family Day celebration, bringing together more than a hundred of our amazing support workers and staff from across Melbourne, together with their loved ones, at Barry Road Community Activity Centre. With raffles, games and prizes for young and old, our Family […]
For some weeks now, a heartwarming story of human connection and intergenerational harmony has been unfolding at our Clifton Respite Cottage in Preston. Spectrum’s Intergenerational Program brings together two seemingly disparate groups: seniors from our Vietnamese Social Support Group and Year 6 students from Sacred Heart Primary School. What has emerged is nothing short of […]
Yesterday marked an exciting milestone at Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre as we welcomed four new members to our Board. As part of their induction, we organised a comprehensive program aimed at providing them with a firsthand understanding of our organisation’s inner workings and the impactful programs we deliver. One of the highlights of the day […]
At Spectrum, our commitment to fostering a sense of belonging extends to every community we serve. This week, we had the joyous opportunity to celebrate Lunar New Year with the seniors from our Vietnamese Social Support Group. Gathered together, we shared not only delicious food but also stories rich in cultural symbolism, weaving a tapestry […]
Toys are piled high on tables. There is a sense of anticipation in the air as Spectrum staff stand ready to welcome families. And Zina, the balloon twister, has her balloons laid out in preparation to craft all sorts of animals. It is the calm before the storm in the moments before we open the […]
Yara Al Shehadeh is the Senior Migration Liaison Officer for Spectrum’s Community Support Program (CSP). She is part of the team responsible for screening applications from people wanting to sponsor refugees to come to Australia. Yara started working for Spectrum in 2021, but her interest in helping refugees to navigate new beginnings began many years […]