New to Nelson/Tasman?
Download the "New to the
Nelson/Tasman region - Useful tips for migrants" booklet
by
clicking here
or email Nelson Multicultural
Council info@nelsonmulticultural.co.nz for a hard copy.
Newsletter
Our latest newsletter contains the latest programme of
events and important what's on information.
**Always check the programme of events page on this
website mid month for any last minute changes that may not
be in the newsletter - or check the postings on the Forums
or in the Chat room - or post something there yourself***
Download the
latest Newsletter here
Information
from the Ministry of Fisheries
Invitation to International Healthy Food Festival
Fairfield House (at the top of Trafalgar Street)
Saturday 4th September 2010 from 6pm. $10 per adult. Children
free
See this
attachment.
Training on offer!
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English Language Partners
Training to become an English language tutor, working one-on
one with a new migrant or former refugee. The course will run
through the month of September. Phone
Doug Adam for more information 539 4848 or email him
doug.adam@englishlanguage.org.nz
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Refugee Services
Our service supports the resettlement of 60 refugees, mainly
families, into Nelson each year, as part of the National Quota
of 750,agreed between NZ and UNHCR. Volunteer Support Workers
are trained and placed in teams to assist the families for a
minimum of 6 months. We would welcome people who are
interested in other cultures or who have experienced living
within another culture and can commit to helping a family
for 6 months (new families arrive every 8 weeks) on our next
training course. September
17-19th, Friday evening 6-8.30pm, Sat & Sunday 9am-5pm, at
NMIT Campus.
To register your interest and request an information pack
please call Dawn (5394509) or Gabrielle (548 4978).
