This project will undertake a pilot study to explore the potential of extending existing partnerships with other cultural groups with the aim of creating a Multicultural Community Services Exchange (MCSE). The purpose of the MCSE is to explore ways of a greater exchange of information, support, training and mentoring with some ethnic communities (who are not necessarily newly arrived) to establish or to increase their organisation sustainability. The MCSE is jointly funded through The William Buckland Foundation and the Community Support Fund in the Department of Planning & Community Development.

For further information please contact Wendy Bennett, Sustainability Manager.

Australian Multicultural Community Services RTO (Registered Training Organisation) offers real-world training programs which can help you prepare for an exciting career in the shortest time possible!

Dual Certificate: Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30208) and Certificate III in Home and Community Care (CHC30208)

The Certificate III in Aged Care is nationally recognized and provides students with the skills and knowledge to provide inclusive, non-judgmental services and programs to older people living in residential aged care services. Positions that can be held by someone with this qualification include:

• Accommodation Support Worker
• In Home Respite Worker  
• Personal Care Assistant

The Certificate III in Home and Community Care is nationally recognised and provides students with the skills and knowledge to provide inclusive, non-judgemental services and programs to older people and younger people with disabilities living in their own homes and/or participating in community based groups. Positions that can be held by someone with this qualification include:

• Community Support Worker
• In Home Respite Worker
• Personal Care Assistant
• Planned Activity Assistant
• Nursing Assistant
• Disability Service Worker
• Field Officer

Cost: $1250 or $400 if eligible for government funding

For further details or to make an appointment to enrol contact Klaudia Krysztofek, RTO Administration Officer on 03 8371 2326 or e-mail:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Community Care Program offers a range of home based services through:

Community Aged Care Packages

 A planned and coordinated package designed to assist people who require management of services due to their complex care needs. The aim of the program is to maintain the independence of elderly people living in the community for as long as possible. The program is for elderly Polish speaking people and for elderly Eastern European people (in the Western, Northern and Eastern Regions). APCS also provides a CACP program in the City of Greater Geelong. Services provided include: Case Management; Personal Care; Domestic Assistance; Meal Preparation; Transport; Home and Garden Maintenance; Respite; Social Support and Companionship.

Disability Services

We are able to provide a range of home based and social supports to people with a disability wishing to purchase these services.

Multicultural Brokerage & Support Services (MBSS)

The MBSS aims to maintain and support the independence of older people and people with disabilities living in the community for as long as possible. AMCS operates the MBSS and offers a quality service that meets the Common Community Care Standards and enables clients in receipt of Community Aged Care Packages (CACP), Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) and Extended Aged Care at Home - Dementia (EACH-D) packages to access services that are tailored to meet the diverse linguistic and cultural needs of the elderly living at home or in siupported and unsupported accommodation in the metropolitan regions of Melbourne and the City of Greater Geelong. Services are also provided to individuals purchasing disability support services.

AMCS care workers are highly trained in meeting the sometimes complex needs associated with the care of older people with limited English language skills living in Victoria after having immigrated many years ago from various European countries.

Some of the specific services include: general CACP and EACH direct care with a focus on culture and language, support with medical appointments and basic translation (professional interpreting services still need to be accessed when appropriate), culturally sensitive personal care and culturally responsive meal preparation and presentation.

If you are interested in accessing MBSS to purchase services, find out about fees or to discuss any other services available through the Community Care Program please contact Louise Czarnoch, Community Care Manager

New 2012 classes available

AMCS currently offers English as a Second Language classes to the broader multicultural community. Classes currently operate in the Eastern Metropolitan Region (Ringwood) and at our Maidstone office in the Western Region. Current classes focus on Beginner to Intermediate level English. Classes with particular themes can be considered if there is enough interest. We are also flexible about the times classes can be offered. We are happy to explore optionss with employers and groups who want to improve their English. Call and discuss your particular needs.

Information about classes is currently available in Cantonese, Mandarin, Polish, Russian, Telugu & Vietnamese.

For further information and enrolment please contact Wendy Bennett, Sustainability Manager.