Helping newcomers and employers succeed

We help newcomers obtain employment and build the capacity of
employers to reap the rewards of diverse workforce.

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  • The Kaleidoscope Initiative

     It's all about harnessing the economic benefits of migration and cultural diversity by enabling newcomers to achieve their employment goals and supporting employers to reap the rewards of a diverse workforce. We believe the cultural diversity of our community and our workforce is a significant economic asset and a driver for creativity and innovation.

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May 16, 2018
atWork Career Pathways Pilot for Refugees

A skilled refugee on the atWork Career Pathways Pilot for Refugees

Magd Nana, a civil engineer and refugee from Syria, was one of the first people to register for the Career Pathways Pilot for Refugees (CPP) with atWork Australia in Perth.

Since his arrival in Australia around 18 months ago, Magd faced many challenges in finding employment in his area of expertise. The main obstacle was his lack of Australian work experience. (more…)

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April 18, 2018
A Job Plan directed Nirmal on the path to success

Nirmal Singh migrated to Australia from India three years ago on a skilled migrant visa. He already had a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and some work experience. But when he arrived he found it difficult to find a job as he didn’t have an Australian qualification or work experience. (more…)

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March 23, 2018
Harmony Week brings light to solutions for skilled migrant employment

The Kaleidoscope Initiative team delivered a successful series of varied events for Harmony Week, which ran from 15 to 21 March 2018.

The program of events catered to a wide variety of audiences from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors; professional immigrant networks and newcomers; business leaders and those who are interested in harnessing the benefits of a diverse workforce.

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February 28, 2018
Understand how embracing cultural diversity can improve your productivity and bottom line

To celebrate Harmony Week the Kaleidoscope Initiative is holding a business breakfast on Thursday 15 March 2018 7.30am

Join our panel of international and national speakers in a series of events on the benefits of cultural diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Learn how we are partnering with employers in increasing workforce capacity to reap the rewards of a diverse workforce and in the process helping newcomers obtain employment. (more…)

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February 15, 2018
Free Workshop for Private Sector and Not-for-Profit/ Public Sector

Unlock your potential: building a diverse and inclusive workplace

This workshop is designed for the private sector, business owners, human resource professionals working in private organisations. There is an alternative session designed for Commonwealth, State and Local Government agencies and the Not for Profit Sector.

RSVP by 8 March – Secure your spot

Join the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) and the Kaleidoscope Initiative in an interactive workshop series designed to support organizations in building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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The KALEIDOSCOPE Initiative is all about harnessing the economic benefits of migration by supporting newcomers to obtain employment in their field of expertise and building the capacity of employers to reap the rewards of a diverse workforce.
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