Resources

Employer Guide

• DEA_GuideforEmployers_RefugeesAsylumSeekers_WEB
• Guide for Employers in Western Australian (1.2MB, .PDF)

This guides provide strategies, best practices, and practical advice for employers to successfully recruit, hire, and support individuals from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds in Western and other parts of Australia.

Job Seekers Guide

• DEA_GuideforJobSeekers_WEB

A comprehensive resource offering practical advice on job searching, application strategies, and navigating the Australian workplace for job seekers from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds. 

Housing Guide

• Deakin CREATE_Housing_Guide Feb 2023

This guide offers essential information on housing options, rights, and available support services for individuals from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds in Australia. 

Tertiary Institution Guide

• DEA_GuideforTertiaryInstitutions_WEB

Designed for higher education institutions, this resource helps universities and colleges understand and better support the unique needs of students from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds.

Student Guide

• DEA_GuideforStudentsfromaRefugeeorAsylumSeekingBackground_WEB

Tailored specifically for students from refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds, this guide provides insights into academic success and tips for transitioning into workplace.

Afghan Crisis Support Services

• List of Australian organisations and services supporting people impacted by the crisis in Afghanistan (92KB, PDF)

A curated list of organisations and services in Australia that provide support – covering legal, social, and employment aspects – for those impacted by the crisis in Afghanistan. 

Employment Law Factsheets

Our employment law factsheets provide essential guidance on workplace rights and protections in Australia. Covering a range of topics – from bullying and unlawful discrimination to wage theft, contractor versus employee distinctions, pay regulations, sexual harassment, and the implications of police records – these resources also address redundancy, unfair dismissal, and avenues for obtaining legal advice. designed to empower you with clear, actionable information, these factsheets help ensure you are well-informed about your rights and responsibilities in the workplace.

You can access them below.

1. Your rights at work 2023
2. Bullying at work 2023
3. Unlawful workplace discrimination 2023
4. Are you a victim of wage theft? 2023
5. Are you a contractor or employee? 2023
6. Pay and wages for work 2023
7. Sexual harassment at work 2023
8. Police records, spent convictions and employment discrimination 2023
9. Redundancy: your rights and entitlements 2023
10. Unfair dismissal claims 2023
11. Where can I get advice about my employment law matter? 2023

Everyday Legal Information Fact Sheets

Our everyday legal information fact sheets offer accessible, clear guidance on a variety of topics that may affect your daily life. Covering areas such as Australian referendums, modifications to family violence intervention orders, data breaches, the Voice to Parliament, and understanding family violence, these resources break down complex legal issues into straightforward, easy-to-understand language, they help ensure you have the knowledge needed to navigate everyday legal challenges confidently. 

1. Australian referendums 2023
2. Changing or amending your family violence intervention order 2023
3. Data breaches 2023
4. Family violence intervention orders 2023
5. The voice to parliament 2023
6. What is family violence? 2023

A Course for Tertiary Graduates Seeking Employment in Regional Areas

Our regional employment resources designed specifically for tertiary graduates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who are exploring job opportunities in regional Australia. This collection features a series of engaging video guides covering topics such as applying for jobs, interviewing, and overall job seeking in regional areas. Complementing the videos is a practical workbook that offers exercises and additional strategies to help you navigate and succeed in the regional job market. 

Video resources (YouTube):

1. Applying for Jobs in Regional Australia
2. Interviewing for Jobs in Regional Australia
3. Seeking Employment in Regional Australia

Accompanying workbooks (for videos):

• CALD Workbook – Seeking employment in regional areas for tertiary graduates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (598KB, PDF)

Resume Template

CALD Workbook – CV template (26KB, DOCX)

A user-friendly CV template tailored to the Australian job market, designed to help you create a professional and effective resume.