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Engaging Newly Arrived Migrants
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This article explains how volunteering helps new migrants in Australia connect, learn & contribute. It includes resources to help recruit and support migrant volunteers, including:
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Videos, Tips and Fact Sheets about cultural inclusion and recruitment support
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