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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2018 IPAA WA Espresso Series
Join us for three short, sharp seminars with the Institute of Public Administration Australia (WA), as we explore the opportunities and challenges of leading diverse and inclusive teams in the 21st century. Diversity brings the opportunity to maximise opportunities and solve problems in the most creative and effective way through harnessing many different perspectives. Hear from leading speakers in the field and explore new technologies.
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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.
Newcomers
Have you recently moved to Australia? Are you looking for employment opportunities that match your education, skills and experience?
Employers
Is your organisation looking at ways it can enhance diversity and inclusion in the workplace? Become an employer partner with Kaleidoscope.
Professional Associations
We are continually expanding the professional associations and community groups we work with. If you are interested in joining our project, contact us.

Latest news & updates

July 19, 2018

Calling all professionals

Do you have at least two years of experience in your occupational field with good industry networks? Are you looking to give […]

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July 10, 2018

Study as a pathway to employment – Wali Itaka

Wali Itaka (Christine) came to Perth as a university student, 9 years ago, from Kenya. She’d completed a Bachelor Degree […]

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June 21, 2018

Kaleidoscope Initiative Network Session

Kaleidoscope held a networking session under its Kaleidoscope Initiative Network (KIN) Program on 24 May 2018. A large number of leaders […]

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June 7, 2018

Asian Business Council Inaugural Event and the Celebration of African Day

The Kaleidoscope Team works with many community and professional groups to coordinate strategies to assist with newcomer employment. We are […]

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June 6, 2018

The meandering journey to your professional peak, Eva Mwakichako

Over the last 15 years, Eva Mwakichako has made the most of every opportunity in Australia. Eva changed career paths […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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Upcoming Events

17 Aug

‘Be You’ vs ‘Be Me’ : Assimilation vs Integration August 17 @ 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

24 Aug

ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN – JOONDALUP August 24 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

27 Aug

Safe Driver Education Program – August, 2018 August 27 @ 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

04 Sep

2018 IPAA WA’s Expresso Series: From global to local September 04 @ 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

11 Sep

2018 IPAA WA Espresso Series: Tackling blind spots September 11 @ 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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On conclusion of our series of six newcomer workshop organised in collaboration with Indian Society of WA, we are very pleased to share that our workshop series has witnessed huge participation of more than 180 newcomers. Our workshops have covered important topics of 'Developing Career Strategy', 'CV/Resume', 'Interview Skills', 'Importance of Networking', 'Using LinkedIn' and 'Australian Workplace Culture'.

We also thank our speakers for these sessions who contributed their time and shared their valuable insights with our newcomers.
Martina Marsh, Career Coach
Carol Erkes, Career Coach, Career Prospecting
Dr Uma Jogulu, Sr Lecturer, Edith Cowan University
Nilesh Makwana, CEO, Illuminance Solutions
Maneesh Gupta, Director Rail, AECOM
Rajni Walia, Sr Human Resource Professional

We also thank Surya Ambati, President of ISWA for taking the initiative and supporting these workshops by offering their venue, event management, marketing support and arranging facilitators. ...

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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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