https://www.glapd.org.au/news-events daily 0.75 2022-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1b4d8af6-4fb1-4532-9ebc-2441ab735b64/IMG_4451.jpg News Baby Shower in new community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/70345ca6-e078-42f9-96a8-91719bb715e9/A56X7610.jpg News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/b8271147-e2ba-47cc-a206-670105d58483/IMG_4257.jpg News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/30b45981-b602-4142-8552-7fc99a4df4c0/A56X7652.jpg News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/ba54d272-5071-4596-a814-782c24b20410/019A9978.jpg News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/eeedd5eb-0006-4d17-aa67-a9fb7576d86e/IMG_4603.jpg News Bookbinding workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/c2d87710-2ed1-4af5-9124-f82f9ca7045f/image008.jpg News Australia Day Celebration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/a3e653c8-5459-46b8-842b-fed641922435/019A0466.jpg News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/07da24e0-4eef-4178-836e-02f2627ed769/A56X7618.jpg News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/66acb53d-88e4-4dd7-8e3f-655fe9948a64/019A9927.jpg News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/fb8deec6-1209-4575-843c-da9b7c9ed89d/019A0460.jpg News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/e523cffb-52da-4de7-8bd2-110c9a8d89d3/019A0122.jpg News https://www.glapd.org.au/news-events/office-moving-to-parramatta monthly 0.5 2022-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1659678146008-6MQ3X1EPX69C8DX5BD7M/IMG-20220719-WA0036.jpg News - Office moving to Parramatta - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.glapd.org.au/news-events/retail-services-opportunity monthly 0.5 2022-05-06 https://www.glapd.org.au/news-events/office-temporarily-closed monthly 0.5 2022-01-07 https://www.glapd.org.au/news-events/wishing-you-a-merry-christmas-and-a-wonderful-new-year-of-2022 monthly 0.5 2021-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1640494484002-TFTS5SOK2E4DEOOPBFJ4/happy-new-year-2022.png News - Wishing you a merry Christmas and a wonderful new year of 2022 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.glapd.org.au/news-events/free-legal-support-advice-at-glapd-office monthly 0.5 2022-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1641270445408-301WHH9S1LHZYYB384RY/MLS+%26+GLAPD+Social+Media+-+Launch.png News - Free legal support and advice - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.glapd.org.au/news-events/the-office-is-open-again monthly 0.5 2021-11-11 https://www.glapd.org.au/news-events/glapd-2021-priority-program monthly 0.5 2021-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1615785065858-69NBK9X31HTO24K7N2V0/Blaise%27s+Story.jpg News - GLAPD 2021 Priority Program https://www.glapd.org.au/news-events/wingham-community-welcome monthly 0.5 2021-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1620377591114-IZS2W2CDOJ041H6JLF6Q/image007.jpg News - Manning Valley NSW Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1620377729885-HTDGMYCOPT0YD2NRY7N3/Australia+Day+audience.jpg News - Manning Valley NSW Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1620377715601-3M8CIQQL1MUH3U736YEK/image001.jpg News - Manning Valley NSW Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1620377655410-LD5QYYUAG1REG064O23H/picnic+1.jpg News - 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Manning Valley NSW Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1620377708241-ZS2I4LGVO3EK1IXOQ3SY/image002+%282%29.jpg News - Manning Valley NSW Welcome https://www.glapd.org.au/news-events/blog-post-title-two-m73z7 monthly 0.5 2021-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1615862987387-NMNQA5V7M70G2VL22MA8/emmanuel-mussoni-sbs.jpg News - GLAPD Achievements 2020 https://www.glapd.org.au/news-events/blog-post-title-one-cd6al monthly 0.5 2021-05-07 https://www.glapd.org.au/about-glapd daily 0.75 2023-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604574707509-WO3UBT263OIQODVI9G8Y/047.jpg About GLAPD - Great Lakes Agency for Peace and Development GLAPD (or ’glah-ped’) is a not-for-profit, secular and non-political organisation that helps migrants, refugees and asylum seekers from the Great Lakes region of Africa and beyond settle in Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604574677165-ANJ5O38PGHILXRK8ZZF9/013-Canberra+2012.jpg About GLAPD - We are improving lives and livelihoods Our mission Is to improve the lives of migrants and refugees by affording them a purposeful life that alleviates unemployment and social isolation, celebrates their contributions to Australia, and supports them to become fully participating citizens both economically and socially. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1607983849040-INP09VYMTXNNU5K4K4VJ/011-+award+African+Australian+awards.jpg About GLAPD - Settlement services designed to meet known needs Our areas of focus Our community services and initiatives aim to help migrants and refugees achieve better living standards in Australia while supporting them through the process of integrating and learning how to do things in a new country. We undertake extensive research with our partners to understand migrant and refugee needs. Our services Regional Resettlement Migrant Services Community Development & Social Integration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1600140044457-8UOTU2WX22Q9M2OMCH0K/051.jpg About GLAPD - Our impact Since 2015 we have: Successfully resettled 304 people in regional Australia Supported 1528 cases on behalf of new migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Provided a buddy program for seniors, a food program for those in need, computer training, career advice and a new community library. Created opportunities for more than 5162 people who have come together at GLAPD social and sporting events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1615856191060-Q3I598IJS0GOPMOQ42SM/GLAPD%2BResearch%2BSM%2B01.jpg About GLAPD - Research offers important insights for our evidence–based programs By working in partnership with educational institutions, GLAPD has gained invaluable insights enabling us to offer services that have a greater impact. https://www.glapd.org.au/home daily 1.0 2024-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604816193697-WC19JHCEZ4NSW4QLVCXI/GLAPD-03-768x1080.jpg Home - Regional settlement As a regional resettlement agency that specialises in creating communities in regional areas, GLAPD provides support services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604816233754-5QVVTP5NP90NPYVGIRQG/GLAPD-01-768x1080.jpg Home - Migrant services We aim to support new migrants, refugees and asylum seekers from Africa and beyond to discover/find their space in the Australian society and fully integrate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604816261862-M4WKFS9P5HG7CIJ1EEDX/GLAPD-02-768x1080.jpg Home - Community Development and Social integration GLAPD works closely with various African community associations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604817191182-YPI7Z1IMMT03R0JS5KSH/GLAPD-Port-01-768x1080.jpg Home - Together we help people and communities thrive again Many migrant families come from agricultural areas and prefer living and working in rural areas. Many regional areas in Australia have aging populations and are looking for young families with children to help revitalise their workforce, schools and communities. Our Regional Settlement Program matches migrant and refugee families with rural communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604817344915-SU9ID53OALZ4CWIFMOHM/GLAPD-05-768x1080.jpg Home - Great Lakes Agency for Peace and Development Building a better future together The Great Lakes Agency for Peace and Development (GLAPD or ’glah-ped’) is a not-for-profit, organization helping migrants, refugees and asylum seekers from Africa and beyond settle in Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604818575067-V9994JWNPXN5XICEF2O3/GLAPD-GetInvolved-768x1080.jpg Home - Get involved You are very welcome to join us as a volunteer, a partner, a donor or as a member! Simply call us on 0474 513 696 or send us your details and we’ll reach out to you. https://www.glapd.org.au/nome-new daily 0.75 2020-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d375649e2ffc000016e0aec/1572716064535-TQDLAWAE3QNNULKXJRR4/20140228_Trade%252B151_0067%252B%25281%2529.jpg BACKUP - Changing the world is possible. We’ve done it before. Our leadership team bring years of experience to bear on the greatest challenge of our time. We’re results driven, with a proven record of previous successes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d375649e2ffc000016e0aec/1572716107009-6E4HJTG48SG0AXIPQ6KW/20140302_Trade%252B151_0503.jpg BACKUP - Ready to take the next step? This is a movement of billions. Whether you’re most comfortable contributing time to help achieve our advocacy goals, money to help us grow, or energy to put political pressure on our governments to change, we need you on our team. https://www.glapd.org.au/contact-us daily 0.75 2023-12-07 https://www.glapd.org.au/our-people daily 0.75 2024-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604828640617-5RWYVX3NMS3XF2T6AA3D/GLAPD-Our-people-Matthew.jpg Our people - Our Patron Ambassador Matthew Neuhaus Ambassador Neuhaus is the patron for Great Lakes Agency for Peace and Development International. He has many African connections and in 2011 he became Australia's first Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo. He grew up in Tanzania, the child of Australian Anglican missionaries and after many years as a career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT), he is currently the Australian Ambassador to The Netherlands. Before that, Ambassador Neuhaus was the Assistant Secretary of DFAT's Africa Branch. He has served as Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria from 1997-2000, accredited also to Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Senegal as well as more recently from 2011-2015 as Australian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, accredited to the DRC, Zambia and Malawi. His earlier postings included the United Nations, New York, Papua New Guinea, and Kenya. He was also Director of the Political Affairs Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat in London from 2002-2008. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/6d8db53b-75db-40dd-a423-a4c25542d892/Mohobbot+Ali+GLAPD.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/f4b4d9db-6302-4cec-8503-a5b5c28f5c08/Ata+Samad+Chairman+GLAPD.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/edf15105-81bd-46f9-b8b2-67d7b6e558a5/Matias+GLAPD.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/2339d0fc-5178-49c0-b5ba-ae2a57cc2c41/Rolo+GLAPD.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1fde0edd-7529-4627-82a5-6c2c87978cc3/Andrina+GLAPD.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/91bfe5f1-dc15-459e-a867-6ac74d0a2176/1682820791784.jpg Our people Moses Abaho Financial Accountant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604828483906-L1XMHB5VFZMTNYQ1PH5R/GLAPD-Our-people-Emmanuel.jpg Our people https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604828505211-80Q211EUAHEK0L40XR12/GLAPD-Our-people-nadine.jpg Our people https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604829661527-H3MI0VZWEG6X2RVD2XCU/GLAP-Partners-Together.png Our people https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604830353978-Z3JI6JTWCFGPRGBLHUA6/GLAP-Research-Partners-Together.png Our people https://www.glapd.org.au/our-initiatives daily 0.75 2022-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1600044732890-VBBVZ6R712YE0JA25S1D/005.jpg Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1600044756844-D9T7J6VK7F05BV9UL2XJ/011.jpg Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1600044778320-R9JCOFN12AS82UQIFCTY/080.jpg Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1609828112759-1DCY8AU8ELBC0OHR506G/Seniors%2Bexcursion.jpg Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1614237604942-9BKQTKU8XC5GZCFFHDR3/FABK2.jpg Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1614241221761-1PDTMCUJQV7ROD5YU0GW/120953139_357973225399814_7907132080881757444_n.jpg Community Photo by Louise Whelan https://www.glapd.org.au/migrant-services daily 0.75 2022-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1605005130817-1RE6R0MK2V4D4UDY3JN4/GLAPD-20-768x1080.jpg Migrant services - For many, it is easy to use a gas cooker. However, some of the new settlers in Australia lack this knowledge and can go hungry for days as a result. GLAPD understands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1605005333630-ISHF6HREWBR746XYB4P0/GLAPD-21-768x1080.jpg Migrant services - We are experienced in providing migrant support services You’ll find we understand the challenges of settling in a new country and are here to help: Casework services and referrals to newly arrived refugees Social integration support to migrants Employment support Computer literacy classes and career guidance workshops Cultural transition programs Information sessions on different aspects of life in Australia, including health, housing, financial management, legal affairs, cultural sensitivities, etc. Home visits to support families with their basic needs such as operating a gas cooker, shopping, mental health etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1622101367753-L3RXHP4H4J5R7X1Q0JP4/IMG_4042.jpg Migrant services - Migrant and refugee support services help you Find employment Find housing Improve your English Become an independent business owners Get settled and become part of the community https://www.glapd.org.au/regional-settlement daily 0.75 2021-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1622098663044-N89SJ1ZOVDTD2RMZ4VW1/019A9927.jpg Regional settlement - Proven benefits of regional resettlement Bridges the employment gap in areas where a chronic labour shortage has forced employers to use overseas workers Revitalises communities by increasing numbers in schools and reducing school closures Increases use of local infrastructure to full capacity - schools, swimming clubs, sports clubs Increases membership of local chambers of commerce by growing new business initiatives. Increases agricultural production, revamping regional food and fibre industries Learn more about one volunteer’s experience Read what one of GLAPD’s volunteers says about his families experience with helping a family settle in regional Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1622100074737-9EPRYEGSEX4FRQ73GAPC/019A0538.jpg Regional settlement - Why regional Australia Many of our clients like living in regional areas because it can be easier to: Find employment Obtain affordable housing Identify farming opportunities Have their own business Enjoy a more appealing life (less traffic and pollution) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1622100708697-YVNW10ZFF2MT2MOY1JXC/019A0566.jpg Regional settlement - Re-settlement Finding housing Signing lease contracts Finding work Organising school Moving to the host community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1622100941843-KS6QK76D0LI89HPZC1DY/019A0114.jpg Regional settlement - Pre-settlement Looking for employment opportunities Preparing the necessary documentation Gathering information to show your qualifications, skills and rights to work and live in Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1622100856019-8FAR24NIIQKUWQCS6TMC/connecting-with-community.jpg Regional settlement - Post re-settlement Connecting with the local community Learning about local associations and services Becoming part of the local community https://www.glapd.org.au/settlement-overview daily 0.75 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604831725257-873VA6SVAIDSZLC3DCAT/GLAPD-01-768x1080.jpg Settlement overview - By supporting African migrants, refugees and asylum seekers to discover their unique space in Australian society we aim to help them fully integrate by offering: Regional settlement services For those who wish to live and work in the country Migrant services To help find housing and jobs - and learn English Community development services To help you get settled https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1622107137492-DN7M3HGPI575PSGQJ6D7/IMG_4040.jpg Settlement overview - Who we help Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers from Africa and beyond, uses our services to connect with and settle into local communities in both the city and regional areas. They include: African refugees TPV & SHEV visa holders asylum seekers (Bridging visa holders) permanent residents and Australian citizens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1605003419155-L95BEY097BUG1OZDDJW1/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-05%2Bat%2B6.44.38%2Bpm%2Bcopy.jpg Settlement overview - Regional resettlement specialists rebuilding communities Regional areas in Australia with aging populations are looking for young families with children to revitalise their communities. Many migrant families would prefer to live in regional towns. Our regional resettlement program matches communities with families from regional backgrounds who are grateful for the opportunity to live and work in agricultural and regional areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1605002855117-MHAEOVDXZED9084OKGFU/Resettlement+01+IMG_3081.jpg Settlement overview - Getting settled We assist with everything from the complexities of the legal system to understanding the basics of day-to-day life in Australia. For many, it is easy to use a gas cooker. However, some of the new settlers in Australia lack this knowledge and can go hungry for days as a result. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1605003599019-H5K4D5SDD1BICPO486GU/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-05%2Bat%2B6.42.16%2Bpm.jpg Settlement overview - Support services Migrant and refugee resettlement support services Finding employment Finding housing Helping you relocate to regional areas Improving English Becoming independent business owners Getting settled and becoming part of the community https://www.glapd.org.au/community-development daily 0.75 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1605003727798-AAGMTGXIS4MOQXX3LWLP/019.jpg Community Development - Working together to build community GLAPD works closely with African community associations from Africa and beyond by providing: Advice and advocacy Cultural and sporting events Financial support to run events /activities and projects Mediation in times of dispute or conflict Office space for meetings and workshops Social support initiatives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1605003898309-P1G0VK6ES1CSR2YUCNIS/GLAPD+NSW+Parliament+Sept+21+2016+219-1.jpg Community Development - Cultural programs create togetherness Every year, GLAPD organizes a cultural events where communities gather to celebrate their cultures through spectacular dances, fashion, delicious traditional food, beautiful arts and crafts and inspirational speeches from community leaders. Our goal is to share and embrace everyone’s culture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1605003945055-C0K7KZJRV5ZYT7BLFZHC/080.jpg Community Development - Sport helps bridge the isolation gap To build togetherness and assist with integration, GLAPD organises an annual Sports Gala to: Build social cohesion and bridge the isolation gap Provide networking between communities Reinvigorate health and wellbeing by bringing African communities together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1605004267048-NOWO2JFCCC22NCX55XUV/GLAPD-18-768x1080.jpg Community Development - Educational support when it’s needed Some refugee families need computers and internet at home so children can study and complete their homework. Some parents do not have adequate schooling or time to help their children with schoolwork. GLAPD can assist with resources and coaching support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1605004481712-RV59R65TQEDMN711ZG2Z/GLAPD-19-768x1080.jpg Community Development - Understanding cultural differences helps prevent domestic violence The cultural differences between home countries and Australia can cause tension in families. When necessary we provide casework services to domestic and family violence victims and employ options of mediation and resolution. We provide referrals to appropriate services. https://www.glapd.org.au/glapd-story-blaise daily 0.75 2021-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1615784806310-BEPVOWFL02MQ1LRL0NXP/Blaise%27s+Story.jpg GLAPD Story – Blaise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1614124560399-4UNLK5R5MC18R4EYR31M/GLAPD-Form-Resettlement.jpg GLAPD Story – Blaise - It has been a wonderful experience We have gained as much as we have given assisting Blaise and the family. It is impossible to describe the satisfaction gained by simple acts assisting outstanding individuals looking to invest in their new homeland. Our children and grandchildren have passed on books, toys and clothes to Blaise and the family and are very happy to do their little bit. We look forward to the day when we can all get together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1622099180495-J8VB1E9DXGTUZBK2IHX9/019A9936.jpg GLAPD Story – Blaise - The look on a child's face when you read with them crosses many boundaries. A simple act of understanding and assistance is mutually beneficial and multiplies its effect on application. We have not regretted for one minute our decision to become involved with GLAPD. https://www.glapd.org.au/migration-services-form daily 0.75 2021-03-15 https://www.glapd.org.au/glapd-research daily 0.75 2025-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1605002363386-FH08QZ5VQYWZ5VHUVS2Y/GLAPD-17-768x1080.jpg Our Research DRAFT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604827833311-B7UTZW29UMWAVPZMG0C6/GLAPD-06-768x1080.jpg Our Research DRAFT - In partnership with the University of New South Wales Understanding the challenges and issues related to the settlement process of migrants from the Great Lakes Region of Africa in Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/258b104e-7f0d-4751-977c-976de3654b1d/glapd-research-unv-nsw-ws.jpg Our Research DRAFT - In partnership with the Universities of NSW and Western Sydney Access to reproductive healthcare: Experiences of women from the African Great Lakes Region living in Sydney. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604827707302-HHC42S5N4H32X3GBPXEF/GLAPD-07-768x1080.jpg Our Research DRAFT - In partnership with Western Sydney University Understandings and responses to domestic violence in the African Great Lakes Communities of Western Sydney. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604827575798-9MXZ0EZP6G7NIP50DIAX/GLAPD-08-768x1080.jpg Our Research DRAFT - In partnership with the University of Wollongong, The University of Newcastle and The University of Melbourne Spaces of wellbeing and regional settlement: international migrants and the rural idyll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1651734799057-P6WRCTAGEPPTCVH4JVBP/understanding-responses-domestic-violence-research-uws.png Our Research DRAFT Click here to read the report. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1615858123290-87OXB6MHLSAGY100U3Z1/south+coast+economic+migration+research.jpg Our Research DRAFT Click here to read the report. https://www.glapd.org.au/testing daily 0.75 2021-03-15 https://www.glapd.org.au/about-glapd-copy-of-original-with-research daily 0.75 2021-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604574707509-WO3UBT263OIQODVI9G8Y/047.jpg About GLAPD (Copy of Original with Research) - Great Lakes Agency for Peace and Development International GLAPD (or ’glah-ped’) is a not-for-profit, secular and non-political organisation that helps migrants, refugees and asylum seekers from the Great Lakes region of Africa and beyond settle in Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604574677165-ANJ5O38PGHILXRK8ZZF9/013-Canberra+2012.jpg About GLAPD (Copy of Original with Research) - We are improving lives and livelihoods Our mission Is to improve the lives of migrants and refugees by affording them a purposeful life that alleviates unemployment and social isolation, celebrates their contributions to Australia, and supports them to become fully participating citizens both economically and socially. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1607983849040-INP09VYMTXNNU5K4K4VJ/011-+award+African+Australian+awards.jpg About GLAPD (Copy of Original with Research) - Settlement services designed to meet known needs Our areas of focus Our community services and initiatives aim to help migrants and refugees achieve better living standards in Australia while supporting them through the process of integrating and learning how to do things in a new country. We undertake extensive research with our partners to understand migrant and refugee needs. Our services Regional Resettlement Migration Support Services Community Development & Social Integration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1600140044457-8UOTU2WX22Q9M2OMCH0K/051.jpg About GLAPD (Copy of Original with Research) - Our impact Since 2015 we have: Successfully resettled 158 people in regional Australia Supported 900 cases on behalf of new migrants, refugees and asylum seekers Provided a buddy program for seniors, a food program for those in need, computer training, career advice and a new community library Created opportunities for more than 4,500 people who have come together at GLAPD social and sporting events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1605002363386-FH08QZ5VQYWZ5VHUVS2Y/GLAPD-17-768x1080.jpg About GLAPD (Copy of Original with Research) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604827833311-B7UTZW29UMWAVPZMG0C6/GLAPD-06-768x1080.jpg About GLAPD (Copy of Original with Research) - In partnership with the University of New South Wales Understanding the challenges and issues related to the settlement process of migrants from the Great Lakes Region of Africa in Australia. African women migrants' and refugees' access to reproductive health services in South West Sydney: A pilot study. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604827707302-HHC42S5N4H32X3GBPXEF/GLAPD-07-768x1080.jpg About GLAPD (Copy of Original with Research) - In partnership with Western Sydney University Understandings and responses to domestic violence in the African Great Lakes Communities of Western Sydney. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1604827575798-9MXZ0EZP6G7NIP50DIAX/GLAPD-08-768x1080.jpg About GLAPD (Copy of Original with Research) - In partnership with the University of Wollongong, The University of Newcastle and the University of Melbourne Spaces of wellbeing and regional settlement: international migrants and the rural idyll. https://www.glapd.org.au/our-initiatives-form daily 0.75 2021-06-20 https://www.glapd.org.au/achievements-2020 daily 0.75 2021-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1615800277944-X6TL1VKUAKH20NO74DSF/emmanuel-mussoni-sbs.jpg Achievements 2020 Emmanuel Musoni, umuyobozi w'ishirahamwe Glapd. 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Increases agricultural production, revamping regional food and fibre industries Learn more about one volunteer’s experience Read what one of GLAPD’s volunteers says about his families experience with helping a family settle in regional Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1622100074737-9EPRYEGSEX4FRQ73GAPC/019A0538.jpg Regional settlement (Copy) - Why regional Australia Many of our clients like living in regional areas because it can be easier to: Find employment Obtain affordable housing Identify farming opportunities Have their own business Enjoy a more appealing life (less traffic and pollution) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1622100941843-KS6QK76D0LI89HPZC1DY/019A0114.jpg Regional settlement (Copy) - Pre-settlement Looking for employment opportunities Preparing the necessary documentation Gathering information to show your qualifications, skills and rights to work and live in Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1622100708697-YVNW10ZFF2MT2MOY1JXC/019A0566.jpg Regional settlement (Copy) - 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Ella was part of GLAPD’s second Computer Training group which was mainly for stay-at-home mums. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f30e41d36c46573f82a0f66/1630310605548-CW3Z60WM0A7SOV3KXI9F/homeschooling-file-20200324-155652-1v1x2rv.jpg Ella's story - Ella is now enrolled in an Assistant in Nursing course at TAFE. 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Call GLAPD on 0474 513 696 to book an appointment to speak to a lawyer for free.