Employment Pathways for Refugees and People Seeking Asylum
Employment is vital for independence and dignity. Our programs help people seeking asylum and refugees overcome barriers, develop skills, and connect with employers—empowering them to rebuild their lives in Australia.
Work & Welcome Program
Our 10-week Work & Welcome placement connects skilled people seeking asylum and refugees with host employers, offering thorough candidate support, paid work experience, and the chance to build confidence and understand Australian workplace culture—often leading to ongoing employment opportunities and a vital first job in Australia.
Pathways to Employment Program
This program is designed to empower people seeking asylum to secure meaningful employment by providing personalised one-on-one support from experienced employment volunteers, practical job readiness training—including resume writing, interview skills, and understanding workplace rights and obligations—help with online job applications, and access to targeted skills development in high-demand industries.
House of Welcome Catering Traineeship Program
Our social enterprise creates meaningful employment pathways for people seeking asylum and refugees through global fusion-inspired catering.
Provides paid 6-month commercial kitchen traineeships,
Mentoring by head chef enables trainee chefs to gain skills, confidence and Australian workplace experience
Thorough candidate selection, screening, onboarding, and post-placement support
Our Employment Impact for Our Clients
Statistics from one year across House of Welcome employment programs
49
new clients empowered with job readiness and employment support
4
paid placements in Australian workplaces
71
job-ready appointments secured
4
school partnerships fostering youth pathways
31
industry-recognised certificates achieved (forklift, construction, warehousing)
6
dedicated volunteers providing one-on-one mentoring
Are You a Service Partner or Person Seeking Asylum, Interested In Our Employment Program?
House of Welcome’s employment programs are open to people seeking asylum who meet our eligibility criteria. If you are a service partner or an individual interested in our program, we encourage you to learn more about our program and how to apply.
To find out if you or your client may be eligible, please review our criteria or contact our team for guidance on the referral and application process.
Meet Our Employment Officer
Our employment team is led by dedicated professionals and volunteers committed to helping our clients find meaningful job opportunities, build valuable skills, and achieve independence.
Read our Articles about Employment for People Seeking Asylum
INSIGHTJacqui, Our Community & Partnerships Manager, Shares Why Employment Pathways Matter for People Seeking Asylum
CLIENT STORYHow Amina* Found Independence Through the Work & Welcome Program
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