Wimmera Settlement Services

11/06/2026

This will be a stunning exhibition. One not to miss this .

09/06/2026

📢The Multicultural Film Festival is coming up to our region:
🌟Sunday 5 July in Halls Gap!
🌟Friday 18 September in St Arnaud!
✳️Key information:
• FREE Event
• 2 sessions — Halls Gap in July and St Arnaud in September
• Halls Gap: Centenary Hall / Sunday 5 July / 4-6pm
• St Arnaud: Community Cinema / Friday 18 September /
4.30-6.30pm
✨About the Multicultural Film Festival:
• The Multicultural Film Festival (MFF) is a flagship initiative of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC), a Victorian Government body.
• It is a wonderful opportunity for our community to be part of a statewide celebration that brings diverse stories, cultures, and experiences to life through the power of short film.
• This initiative is linked with Council's Multicultural Action Plan, which celebrates our community's diversity and ensures that Northern Grampians Shire remains a welcoming place where all cultures are respected, celebrated, and where everyone feels included and valued.
• To learn more: Multicultural Film Festival | multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au

09/06/2026

Ready to get on the road?

Join our Road Safety for New Arrivals training at Horsham Neighbourhood House on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June.

This free program helps migrant community members understand Australian road rules, stay safe on our roads, and work towards obtaining a Victorian driver licence. Whether you're a complete beginner or hold a learner permit, international license or full Australian license, everyone is welcome and guaranteed to learn something new.

For those needing support to prepare for their Learner Permit Test, additional sessions will be held at Horsham Neighbourhood House on weeknights from 5:30–7:00pm between 9 and 18 June.

Participants with their Learner Permit can access two free driving lessons, with additional support available for some vulnerable community members through the WSMD Driver Assistance Program.

For bookings or enquiries contact 📞 Sara: 0418 964 050 | [email protected] or 📞 Klu'Say: 0421 652 775

Safer drivers. Safer roads. Safer Communities.

09/06/2026

This weekend, 30 new arrivals and established members of Nhill’s Karen community attended Road Safety for New Arrivals training at Nhill Learning Centre.

Together, we explored how drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and passengers can all help make our roads safer and reduce road trauma in our community.

A huge thank you to Victoria Police — especially Hamish, Matt and Eric — for generously sharing their time and expertise. These conversations not only build road safety knowledge but also trust, connection and mutual understanding.

And a special thank you to Thablay for co-facilitating and interpreting across the two days. Your support helps make this training possible 🙂

21/05/2026

A huge congratulations and welcome to Horsham’s newest citizens, and a special congratulations to Rubylyn Mackley President of the Wimmera Filipino-Australian Club- Public. Ruby’s commitment to the Filipino, multicultural and broader Wimmera communities is remarkable and a true gift to our region. Thank you, Ruby🙂

On Wednesday, May 20, 20 people from eight countries, including four children, became Australian citizens at a ceremony held at the Horsham Rural City Council Civic Centre, attended by friends and family.

20/05/2026

Very proud of these incredible graduates and this fantastic collaboration with and 😊

20/05/2026

🚗 Road Safety for New Arrivals Training is back in the Wimmera!

We are excited to announce dates for the delivery of Road Safety for New Arrivals (RSNA) training in Nhill and Horsham this June.
This FREE training supports newly arrived migrants and people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds aged over 21 to build confidence, independence and safer driving skills on Victorian roads.

The training includes:
✔️ Five core road safety sessions
✔️ Opportunities to meet Victoria Police Highway Patrol for demonstrations and Q&A
✔️ Professional paid driving lessons for participants
✔️ Support converting international licences and gaining learner permits

Nhill | 6–7 June | 10am–2pm
Nhill Learning Centre, 80 Macpherson Street, Nhill
Horsham 20–21 June | 10am–2pm
Horsham Neighbourhood House, 13–15 Robin Street, Horsham

For more information or to register contact Sara Barron: 0418 964 050 | [email protected]

The Road Safety for New Arrivals program was developed by VicRoads - Registration and Licensing and TAC and is funded through the Road Safety Community Grants initiative.

12/05/2026

We absolutely love Paw Po Products 🥰

11/05/2026

To coincide with Victorian Law Week, from May 18 to 24, Stawell Neighbourhood House is hosting a legal rights information session.

Ro, a lawyer from Allied Justice's Horsham office, will present accessible information about everyday legal issues, including renting and housing, debts, fines, and family issues.

The session, on Thursday, May 21, is free of charge. More information is available on our website, here: https://ow.ly/L4ag50YUQYr

05/05/2026

It's with great joy to share Settlement Services' updated Guide, Directory and Settlement Support publications. Please contact me on [email protected] if you would like a hard copy or download digital copies at: https://wsm.org.au/projects-and-programs/settlement-program/ A huge thanks to everyone involved especially Sharyn at Hansen Design & Print for her talent and commitment to the project, and Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council - BRMC for their ongoing partnership and support.

The Welcome to the Wimmera Guide and Directory aims to help new migrants feel welcome, supported and ready to start their new life in the Wimmera.

https://www.theweeklyadvertiser.com.au/articles/guiding-new-connections/