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Migrant Support

Community Services Centre
~ Giyalang Ganya 
286 Lords Place, Orange
 02 6393 8600
 [email protected]
  /orangemigrantsupport

Migrant Support

The Orange Migrant & Refugee Support Service provides information, referral and individual casework support to newly-arrived refugees and vulnerable migrants living in Orange, with outreach services in the Central West to Lithgow, Cowra, Cabonne, Orange, Parkes, Forbes and out to West Wyalong, Condobolin and Lake Cargelligo local government areas. Orange City Council’s Migrant Support Officer is funded through the Department of Home Affairs.

The Aim of the Migrant Support Service is to:

  • Provide information, referral and casework services for refugees and vulnerable migrants of up to 5 years residence in Australia;
  • Provide community support through information sessions and group development;
  • Offer support for, and partnership with other providers to ensure their awareness of settlement needs and the facilitation of cultural awareness training throughout the year;
  • Offer assistance for Culturally And Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community members to integrate into the community;
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Migrant Support Services[.pdf]
Multicultural Services Directory[.pdf]

Regional Multicultural Interagency

The Regional Multicultural Interagency group meets annually in Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo, and Lithgow. Contact our Migrant Support Officer for dates and venues.

More resources

  • For translator Interpreter Services (TIS) phone: 13 1 4 50
  • Migration Agents from Legal Aid Sydney office are available for telephone consultation on 02 9219 5790    (Immigration advice by phone with a solicitor – for the first 10 callers each day 9am – 1pm).
    • If you have any questions about family migration, permanent residence, Australian citizenship or other immigration related matters, consider using the opportunity to speak to a qualified officer.
    • Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) Address: 1-3 Eurimbla Avenue Randwick NSW 2031  Phone 8355 7227  EMAIL:  [email protected]
    • Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC)   Address: Level 5, Kent Street Sydney  NSW 2000  EMAIL :  [email protected]   Tuesday and Thursdays 2 – 4pm

The Orange Multicultural Network (OMN)

Network meetings are held twice during each school term at the Community Services Centre, 286 Lords Place Orange. An annual meeting of the OMN and the Regional Multicultural Interagency is held in the Councillors Work Room, Civic Square Byng Street, Orange.

For information on dates, please contact Council’s Migration Support Officer.

Mentor Connections

Community volunteers undertake training, induction and cultural awareness before linking with families to provide social and emotional support as the families settle into the local community. The program is beneficial to both parties.

The Mentor Connections brochure has more information.

Women’s Arts and Sewing Circle

The Mums and Bubs sewing and English class meets fortnightly on a Friday at Ngluluway Ngurang  (aka Senior Citizens Centre), 77 Kite Street Orange. Access is available via the Woolworths car park, at the side of the building. Come along and share morning tea, meet new people and learn some basic sewing skills. Also meeting at the same time as able is the TAFE Outreach.

People attending are invited to bring along a small plate of food to share.  Entry cost is a gold coin donation. All welcome, including children.

For bookings or further information, please contact Community Information and Services Centre on 6393 8600

Informal Support

From time to time, the Orange service encourages local residents to join in opportunities such as Learn to Swim classes.

free english classes

Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya 286 Lords Place, Orange, New South Wales

Free English Classes provided by Orange Migrant Support Service TAFE teacher offers an English class over a cuppa 10 am to 12 noon At the Community Services Centre (Giyalang Ganya)...

Harmony Day

South Court 135 Byng Street, Orange, NSW

Harmony day will be held on Saturday 18 March from 4pm to 8pm, at South Court, Byng Street. FREE event. Harmony Day is a whole of community event to celebrate...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

free english classes

Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya 286 Lords Place, Orange, New South Wales

Free English Classes provided by Orange Migrant Support Service TAFE teacher offers an English class over a cuppa 10 am to 12 noon At the Community Services Centre (Giyalang Ganya)...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

free english classes

Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya 286 Lords Place, Orange, New South Wales

Free English Classes provided by Orange Migrant Support Service TAFE teacher offers an English class over a cuppa 10 am to 12 noon At the Community Services Centre (Giyalang Ganya)...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

free english classes

Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya 286 Lords Place, Orange, New South Wales

Free English Classes provided by Orange Migrant Support Service TAFE teacher offers an English class over a cuppa 10 am to 12 noon At the Community Services Centre (Giyalang Ganya)...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

free english classes

Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya 286 Lords Place, Orange, New South Wales

Free English Classes provided by Orange Migrant Support Service TAFE teacher offers an English class over a cuppa 10 am to 12 noon At the Community Services Centre (Giyalang Ganya)...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

free english classes

Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya 286 Lords Place, Orange, New South Wales

Free English Classes provided by Orange Migrant Support Service TAFE teacher offers an English class over a cuppa 10 am to 12 noon At the Community Services Centre (Giyalang Ganya)...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

free english classes

Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya 286 Lords Place, Orange, New South Wales

Free English Classes provided by Orange Migrant Support Service TAFE teacher offers an English class over a cuppa 10 am to 12 noon At the Community Services Centre (Giyalang Ganya)...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

free english classes

Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya 286 Lords Place, Orange, New South Wales

Free English Classes provided by Orange Migrant Support Service TAFE teacher offers an English class over a cuppa 10 am to 12 noon At the Community Services Centre (Giyalang Ganya)...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

free english classes

Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya 286 Lords Place, Orange, New South Wales

Free English Classes provided by Orange Migrant Support Service TAFE teacher offers an English class over a cuppa 10 am to 12 noon At the Community Services Centre (Giyalang Ganya)...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

free english classes

Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya 286 Lords Place, Orange, New South Wales

Free English Classes provided by Orange Migrant Support Service TAFE teacher offers an English class over a cuppa 10 am to 12 noon At the Community Services Centre (Giyalang Ganya)...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

free english classes

Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya 286 Lords Place, Orange, New South Wales

Free English Classes provided by Orange Migrant Support Service TAFE teacher offers an English class over a cuppa 10 am to 12 noon At the Community Services Centre (Giyalang Ganya)...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

free english classes

Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya 286 Lords Place, Orange, New South Wales

Free English Classes provided by Orange Migrant Support Service TAFE teacher offers an English class over a cuppa 10 am to 12 noon At the Community Services Centre (Giyalang Ganya)...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

free english classes

Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya 286 Lords Place, Orange, New South Wales

Free English Classes provided by Orange Migrant Support Service TAFE teacher offers an English class over a cuppa 10 am to 12 noon At the Community Services Centre (Giyalang Ganya)...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

free english classes

Community Services Centre, Giyalang Ganya 286 Lords Place, Orange, New South Wales

Free English Classes provided by Orange Migrant Support Service TAFE teacher offers an English class over a cuppa 10 am to 12 noon At the Community Services Centre (Giyalang Ganya)...

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English lessons

Seniors Village Hub 77 Kite Street, Orange, NSW

Mums and Bubs Sewing & English Multicultural women are all welcome to come along - with children. We share morning tea, sewing and conversation. From 10.30 am to 12.30 Senior...

Together in Harmony Garden Party

Together in Harmony Garden Party will be held on Friday 10 March from 5pm to 8pm at Giyaland Ganya 286 Lords Place.

This Garden party is to bring together the wide range of multicultural groups in Orange, newly forming and those long established. We welcome cultural performance, brief sharing of your group, and encourage traditional dress to be worn. Multicultural food will be served. Kindly RSVP by 7 March 2023 for catering purposes to 6393 8600. Limited bookings.

Harmony Cup Soccer Gala Day 

Harmony Cup will be held on Sunday 12 March from 9.30am (for final registration sign in’s for 10am sharp kick off!) at Sir Jack Brabham Park Field 1 Huntley Road.

Harmony Cup is a free round-robin soccer competition for men’s, woman’s and 16’s age groups. The competition does not require you to be a member of a local association. Participants are to enter a team by Wednesday 8 March and have their own uniforms. For further information contact Katrina Hausia at [email protected].

The Harmony Cup will feature multicultural Food for sale and entertainment throughout the day for spectators and players alike, during this all day event. Spectators welcome!

Download the Expression of Interest Form
Online Form - Harmony Cup Registration

Harmony Day 

Harmony day will be held on Saturday 18 March from 4pm to 8pm, at South Court, Byng Street.

Harmony Day is a whole of community event to celebrate multiculturalism where everyone can belong. The event will feature multicultural food, entertainment, some cultural stalls and a National Dress Cultural Fashion Parade. The celebration will offer a wide range of cultural performances. Feature performers will include Bhangara Dancers, Zahrava (Ukrainian Youth Association Dance group) and Nerida Cuddy.

Download the Expression of Interest Form