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Refugee & New Migrant Support

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Settlement services for new arrivals

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AMES Australia - Humanitarian Settlement Program (Dandenong)

Government serviceLocal area

Settlement support for eligible refugees and humanitarian entrants, including case management, orientation, links to health and education, and help with practical settlement needs.

Levels 3-5, 280 Thomas Street, Dandenong VIC 3175. settlement services

Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC)

Local area

Supports newly arrived refugees and migrants in Melbourne's south-east with settlement casework, youth and family support, aged care, and community programs, delivered in-language.

Springvale 5 Osborne Ave VIC 3171. (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) | Dandenong 186 Foster St East VIC 3175 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am-4pm; Wed 1pm-4pm) - both appointment only

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre

Local area

Free settlement casework, the Humanitarian Settlement Program, and family and youth programs for the first five years after arrival, with many staff who are former refugees.

Level 1, 306-308 Bell St, Preston VIC 3072. (also Dallas & Sunshine) - serves northern & north-western Melbourne

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Directory last reviewed 7 September 2026.

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