ALA

Australia’s Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is being reviewed and community input is sought on how best to assist migrants and humanitarian entrants learn English to find a job, undertake further training and participate fully in the Australian community. Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services Laurie Ferguson today released a discussion paper outlining a proposed direction based on previous input from key stakeholders. Comments on this discussion paper are a further opportunity for stakeholders who may not have attended focus group meetings held in May to provide input to the review of the AMEP which I announced in April, Mr Ferguson said. The discussion paper addresses issues raised by stakeholders including AMEP clients, teachers, settlement service providers, employers and state governments.

The AMEP discussion paper is available via a link on the front page of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website at

www.immi.gov.au