Multicultural Information Network Service (MINs) - Gympie

M.I.N.S. is a place where migrants can come for free information and help, especially in their first five years in Australia. We are a community of Australians, new and established who share friendship and culture. We welcome new members from all backgrounds, migrants, indigenous and non-indigenous alike.

Information Service Call M.I.N.S. (07) 5483 9511 if you need information about Living in Australia · Australian Government · Immigration and Visas · Citizenship · Centrelink · Medicare · Tax · Doing Business in Australia Living in Queensland · Transport · Health Services · Police and Courts Living in Gympie · Services in our area · Getting to know your community · Improving your English language ability for personal and professional reasons

Support for New Arrivals Migrants in their first five years may have some complex issues, such as: · Recognition of overseas qualifications · Long-term unemployment · Isolation or depression · Legal issues · Family problems Call MINS for a confidential appointment. We are happy to provide real help, make calls and find out answers to help your situation. We may need to see you more than once until you can continue on your own. Your personal details and anything we talk about will stay private.Group Information Sessions M.I.N.S offers four information sessions per year to groups of up to thirty people. Topics can include: · Centrelink, · Women’s Health · Caring for people at home · Transport · Successful Careers · Business If you have a suggestion for a group information session please let us know.

M.I.N.S. Newsletter For a look at our activities - look at our newsletter page. on www.multicultural.org.au

Culture Friends A cross-cultural friendship group open to all! This is a great chance for new arrivals to get to know the wider community, and for all people to experience each other’s culture. We have a range of activities that include:dinner parties .talks on different parts of the worldbarbequesmusic and karaokefilm nights.To check on the next Culture Friends gathering, look in our events page on www.multicultural.org.au