SETS assists newcomers as they transition into their new environment, become self-reliant and participate equitably in the Australian society. Newcomers who have arrived following forced migration and displacement post conflict, require bespoke support and expert advice in navigating Australian culture, laws and systems. 

SETS is funded by the Department of Home Affairs and is delivered through the Western Sydney Region Settlement Consortium (led by Sydwest Multicultural Services)

CMRC’s SETS hubs operate from a number of key service areas for newcomers:

• Western Region Hub ( Merrylands, Granville, Toongabbie & Parramatta  )
• Northern Region Hub ( Ryde & Hornsby )
• Hills Region Hub  ( Bella Vista )

Eligibility criteria for referral to the SETS Program  

• Arrived on Humanitarian Visa or PR Visa with high disadvantage indictor such as no English
• Arrived within last 5 years
• Live in one of the following LGAs ( Holroyd/Cumberland,  Parramatta, Hills, Ryde, Hornsby )
• Be aged 15 years and above

Services provided under SETS

• Casework & Referral Services
• Group Work Programs
  Life skill topic areas in Group Work, address the 9x National Settlement Services Outcomes Standards as outlined in SCOA’s National Settlement Framework:

1. 1. Education & Training
   2. Health & Wellbeing
   3. Housing
   4. Language support
   5. Family & Social Support
   6. Civic Participation
   7. Employment Pathways
   8. Orientation to Justice / Law & Order Systems
   9. Orientation to Transport

Two Specialist Areas under SETS

• Dedicated Youth Worker
• Dedicated Women’s Safety & Settlement Caseworker

CLICK HERE to read more about the Western Sydney Region Settlement Consortium.