Community Harmony Program gives Bendigo an insight into the refugee journey

Bendigo Community Health Services offers a Community Harmony Program that will help your business, school or community group learn more about the refugee journey.

The program is delivered by the Refugee Settlement and Cultural Diversity and Relationships teams.

Support from the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet allows us to deliver these important programs.

If you would like to learn more about the programs below or organise a session for your organisation please email or call 5406 1200.

Understanding the refugee journey

The workshop will provide a better understanding of the pre and post refugee settlement experiences, programs and services offered to assist with settlement.

Cost: negotiable.

Presented by: Refugee Settlement and Cultural Diversity Team.

For more information contact  or call 5406 1200.

Understanding Islam and Muslims in Australia

The workshop aims to provide you with a better understanding of Islam and Muslims in Australia. At the end of the workshop, participants are expected to have gained a better understanding of:

•  The five pillars of Islam
•  Islamic values
•  Life events in Muslim families
•  Women and Islam
•  Islamic festivals and customs
•  Strategies for working with Muslim families

Cost: free.

For more information contact  or call 5406 1200.

Understanding Karen culture

This workshop aims to provide community workers and service providers with a better un-derstanding of the Karen community and their culture in Australia. At the end of the workshop, participants are expected to have gained a better understanding of:

•  Karen culture
•  Family structure
•  Important festivals and events
•  History of peoples of Burma
•  The importance of using interpreters

Cost: negotiable.

Presented by Karen settlement staff.

For more information contact  or call 5406 1200.

To download a PDF version of our Community Harmony Program brochure  click here

Other refugee programs

To learn more about other services and programs run by Bendigo Community Health Services to support refugee communities visit www.bchs.com.au

Last updated: December 2019.