English language skills play an important role in helping participants feel confident and connected in everyday life.

Developing English gives parents an opportunity to engage with their child’s school, communicate with services, volunteer, learn new skills and explore pathways to work.

English

Community hubs provide a safe, supportive environment where participants can learn and practise English together. Through conversational activities and informal classes, participants build confidence using English in real-life settings. Some hubs also offer pathways to more formal learning, including referrals to the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).

By practising English in a trusted, welcoming space, participants are supported to strengthen communication skills and participate more confidently in school and life.

Story of impact
At Playford College hub in South Australia, one participant had been living in Australia for over a decade but lacked confidence in her English and felt discouraged about communicating.

Through English classes at the hub, and with encouragement from the hub leader and teacher, she gradually built confidence using English in everyday settings. Over time, she began supporting other participants, assisting with the crèche and contributing actively to hub activities.

Our goal is to provide participants with opportunities to learn and practise English through formal and informal activities that build confidence and support everyday communication.

English lessons in practice

Watch this short video to hear from Finzia about her experience learning and practising English through a hub. From knowing only a few words when she arrived in Australia, Finzia shares how building confidence in everyday English has helped her connect with others and participate more confidently in her community.

The key to a community hub's success is the teamwork between coordinators, hub leaders, and school leadership.

Engagement

Helping families connect and feel welcome.

Early childhood

Supporting young children’s learning and readiness for school,

Vocational pathways

Supporting pathways to volunteering, training and work.

English language skills play an important role in helping participants feel confident and connected in everyday life. Developing English gives parents an opportunity to engage with their child’s school, communicate with services, volunteer, learn new skills and explore pathways to work.