Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Plan

To provide opportunities for improvement in language skills to assist in obtaining employment and further education

Encourage and support the teaching of English as a second language for new migrants

Achievement of skills that will assist in greater participation within Australia’s society

KCC

2009 ongoing

Support the Kiama Community College in providing educational facilities within a new Library building

Greater opportunities for more courses and education information to be available for people from CALD backgrounds

KMC

KCC

2005

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2006

To increase and promote a range of information about local and regional services and facilities for people with CALD backgrounds

Provide and distribute information through the Library, KCC and Internet

Greater availability of information to provide better tools for knowledge for immigrants and refugees information on services designed

KCC

KMC

2009 ongoing

Liaise with the Illawarra Migrant Resource Centre to distribute relevant information on services designed

Ability of people from Facilitate and provide a wide range of activities and information in the Library targeted at people of background to obtain specific knowledge for immigrants and refugees

IMRC

2009 ongoing

To recognise the value of cultural diversity in the community

Facilitate and provide a wide range of activities and information in the Library targeted at people of CALD background

Recognition of cultural diversity and its value in maintaining such within Australian society

KMC

2009 ongoing

Participate and organise activities from cultural groups representing people from CALD background during special events such as Australia Day and “Carnivalé”

Create an awareness of the Australian multicultural society and the contribution of migrants to communities through arts

KMC

MFTA

2005 ongoing

To improve the health and safety for people from CALD background in the Municipality

Implement a Municipal Health Plan addressing main issues of health and safety for people from CALD background

Create a healthier and safe environment for people from CALD background

KMC

IAHS

2009

Lobby for improved local and regional health services

Greater opportunities for better access to health services and facilities

KMC

IAHS

IDGP

2009