Services

Settlement service for newly arrived Filipino migrants.

CPCA supports newly arrived Filipinos by providing information and referral services on any of the following settlement needs:

  • Information service and referrals to government agencies
  • Friendly visiting program to Filipino Seniors
  • “Radyo Kabayan”
  • Cross-cultural training
  • Post-arrival information session for newly arrived
  • Job searching support
  • Links to social clubs and networks
  • Assisting women with special needs
  • Supporting Filipino Seniors’ Clubs

Direct Service Provision

  • Women’s support services (including) court support, health, recreational and cultural)
  • Support group for disadvantaged women, including survivors of Domestic Violence
  • Support group for elderly, including Link Outreach Program for isolated elderly

Education and Training Program

  • Workshops and Forums on community issues and concerns * Cross-cultural Training

Culture and Arts

Radyo Kabayan, a Filipino Radio program in 3CR, 855 KHz AM Band every Wednesday night, 7:00 – 7:30.

  • Current Affairs
  • Entertainment News
  • Music (OPM)

Promotion and development of Filipino-Australian arts and culture as a way of contributing to the vitality of Australian multicultural life.

Volunteers Coordination Program

  • Kumusta Ka?” friendly visiting program for older Filipinos
  • Volunteering opportunities for young people and unemployed Filipino migrants

International Networking and Solidarity – Global linkage with Filipino and non-Filipino Groups