Language and communication assistance
Programs to improve your English language skills
The Adult Migrant English Program
The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) helps newly-arrived migrants and refugees learn foundation English language and settlement skills, allowing them to participate socially and economically within Australian society. The AMEP is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training. In NSW the AMEP is delivered by TAFE NSW.
Visit this page to learn how you can become involved.
Settlement Language Pathways to Employment and Training
The Settlement Language Pathways to Employment and Training (SLPET) program can help improve your English language skills for all aspects of employment and job seeking. SLPET is a sub-program of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).
Visit this page to learn more.
Skills for Education and Employment Program
The Skills for Education and Employment Program (SEE) can help you get the job you want by improving your reading, writing and maths, and by boosting your confidence. The SEE program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training. In NSW the SEE program is delivered by TAFE NSW.
Become a volunteer English tutor
The Volunteer Tutor Program matches volunteer tutors with newly arrived migrants and refugees to provide one-to-one English tuition in students' homes or other locations such as local libraries. For volunteers, this is a great opportunity to get to know other cultures while helping the students settle into their new life in Australia.
For more information about volunteering with the Volunteer Tutor Program, please call 02 9942 0644 or email us on amephts@tafensw.edu.au, or visit our AMEP Volunteer Tutor Program page.