A new migrant that has arrived in Australia, Quentin from North Mount Druitt is currently unemployed and finds that speaking English is alright. It is courses in writing in English that he needs assistance in, understanding for basic needs. At present, there are courses at TAFE but they do cost between $1,300- $1,600 per annum.
'When you are unemployed, this is a heavy cost to have, on top of living expenses.' He thinks Australian Government should provide a course like this for new Australians!'
I explained to him that around 50 years ago, European migrants entering Australia, were provided with free English speaking and writing 'Night Classes', as a majority were working throughout the day. Maybe the Australian Government could consider this, as an initial way of providing assistance, to make these people literate.
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