CMRC has undertaken research into service gaps that may exist, in the building cultural competencies and community capabilities space.

Building capabilities in newly arrived communities from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan, is a long term goal and requires sensitivity and consistency in approach when building the agency and skill sets of individuals so they can then provide support and training to their respective communities.

Our target groups included those who were currently volunteering in a formal capacity within ethno-specific community associations, were currently undertaking social work degrees at University or Tafe or were in entry level positions in the community sector

The Department of Home Affairs funds the Building Capabilities Program, and is delivered state-wide as part of the NSP Consortium (SSI-led).