Insights
Reports, news, and insights to the Given the Chance programme
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Celebrating 15 years of Given the Chance at ANZ 2023ANZ Media Release
- Building bridges to work 2018
How the Given the Chance for Asylum Seekers program acted as a bridge to employment for asylum seekers.
BSL Publication. - Given the Chance: an evaluation of an employment and education pathways program for refugees 2017
This evaluation of Given the Chance showed that supported mentoring combined with training and work placements can be effective in helping refugees to understand Australian workplace cultures and providing an entrée into employment and/or educational opportunities.
BSL Publication. - Giving asylum seekers a chance 2008
What is needed to overcome the disadvantage faced by asylum seekers when competing in the labour market?
BSL Publication. - Refugees and the labour market: looking for cost-effective models of assistance (2004) 2004
While Commonwealth-funded settlement services for refugees stop short of employment assistance, mainstream employment programs are generally not equipped to address the particular and complex needs of refugees.
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