Community Engagement Newsletter – 15 May 2026
Dear community representatives,
Thank you for your ongoing support and contributions to the community. The Community Liaison Officer (CLO) Network has collated the following newsletter of important information from across the Australian Government that may be of interest to yourself and members of your community. Please feel free to forward this newsletter, or any of its sections, to members of your community.
In this fortnight’s edition, you can find information on the following:
- National Reconciliation Week – 27 May to 3 June 2026
- Pacific Engagement Visa (subclass 192) Treaty stream (Tuvalu) is open
- Webinar – Submitting Decision Ready Employer Nominations & Visa Applicants
- Domestic and Family Violence and your Visa
- Countering Foreign Interference – Community Support Hub
- National Redress Scheme
- Updated time – Webinar – Hiring Overseas Religious Workers
- SBS Examines – Our Pacific
- Useful information in your language
- Contact us
National Reconciliation Week – 27 May to 3 June 2026
Home Affairs nationally recognises and reflects on the significance of National Reconciliation Week (NRW). NRW is held annually from 27 May to 3 June and marks two key milestones in Australia’s history, the 1967 Referendum and the 1992 High Court Mabo decision recognising native title.
This year’s theme All in, reminds us that reconciliation does not happen on its own, it requires commitment, participation, and action from everyone. Being All in means recognising that each of us has a role to play through our decisions, behaviours, and willingness to learn.
For more information visit Reconciliation Australia, and join a NRW event near you.
^ Image credit: Reconciliation Australia
Pacific Engagement Visa (subclass 192) Treaty stream (Tuvalu) is open
The ballot for the Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) Treaty stream (Tuvalu) is open now, until 11:59PM (AEST) on 1 June 2026.
There are 280 Treaty stream visa places available this year. You must first register in the ballot, an if you are then randomly selected in the ballot you can apply for the visa.
The Treaty stream visa (Tuvalu) – also known as the Falepili Mobility Pathway – allows eligible Tuvalu citizens to apply to become permanent residents of Australia.
Live, work and study anywhere in Australia: there are no minimum skill levels, job restrictions or English language requirements.
Visit the Treaty stream ballot page for full details and updates:
Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) – Treaty stream – Ballot country status
Webinar – Submitting Decision Ready Employer Nominations & Visa Applicants
You are invited to attend an online information session on submitting decision ready employer nominations and visa applications. This webinar is targeted to Australian business employers with the aim to improve the quality of employer nominations and visa applications. The session will include practical guidelines to help employers prepare and submit complete applications.
The webinar sessions are open nationally and will be held on:
Tuesday 19 and Thursday 21 May at the following time:
11:00AM -12:00PM (ACT, NSW, TAS, QLD, VIC)
10:30AM – 11:30AM (NT, SA)
09:00AM – 10:00AM (WA)
Monday 25 and Wednesday 27 May at the following time:
02:00PM -03:00PM (ACT, NSW, TAS, QLD, VIC)
01:30PM – 02:30PM (NT, SA)
12:00PM – 01:00PM (WA)
Please register your interest to attend through the link below:
Register for Submitting Decision Ready Employer Nominations & Visa Applications Webinar
Domestic and Family Violence and your Visa
Domestic and family violence is a crime in Australia. It is not acceptable under any circumstance.
Domestic and family violence is any conduct that makes you fear for your or your family’s safety and wellbeing. It may be directed at you, your family, pets or property. No matter what it looks like, you have the right to a safe environment in Australia. There are different types of domestic and family violence.
We understand that seeking help can be difficult. If you are experiencing domestic and family violence, you are not alone. There is support available, regardless of your visa status. You and your family do not have to remain in a relationship where you fear for your or your family’s safety to stay in Australia.
For more information, please visit Domestic and family violence and your visa.
Countering Foreign Interference – Community Support Hub
The Australian Government has launched the Foreign Interference Community Support Hub. This website helps you understand what foreign interference is, how it may affect you or your community, and simple steps you can take to stay informed and safe.
Foreign interference occurs when governments of other countries try to harm Australia to advance their own interests. It can involve secretly interfering in Australia’s decision-making, undermining, monitoring, intimidating and threatening people and community groups in Australia. You can find some examples of foreign interference here.
Foreign interference is happening in Australia, and it can impact all of us and the Australian Government is here to support you through investigation, investment and empowering communities. You can find learn more about actions you can take and advice on how to protect yourself here.
Everyone in Australia has a right to feel safe and we all have a role to play in countering foreign interference in Australia so that we can continue to live in a safe and welcoming society. You can learn more about reporting foreign interference here.
National Redress Scheme
The National Redress Scheme supports people who were sexually abused as a child while an institution was meant to care for them. Redress is a way of trying to make up for the harm that was done.
People must apply before 30 June 2027. Please help share this information with your community.
Support is free and available, people do not need to apply on their own. Free Redress Support Services can:
- explain the Scheme
- help people decide if they want to apply
- help fill in the application
- give emotional support
There is also free legal and financial support for people thinking about applying. These services are safe and private.
Information is available in Easy Read and translated into 10 community languages.
Please share this information through your networks. Your support can help people access help before the closing date.
For more information, please visit Homepage | National Redress Scheme.
^ Image credit: National Redress Scheme
Updated time – Webinar – Hiring Overseas Religious Workers
Re-issue – Please note the time for this webinar has since changed. Please see the updated time below.
The Department of Home Affairs, through the Business, Industry and Regional Outreach Network, invites community stakeholders and religious organisations to attend a free information webinar to learn more about visa pathways for religious workers in Australia. This webinar will address the Minister of Religion Labour Agreement (MoRLA) and the subclass 408 Temporary Activity Religious Work visa. The webinar will be opened by the Assistant Minister Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP and will include presentations on religious worker visa pathways and an online question and answer forum for participants.
The MoRLA enables religious organisations to employ and recruit skilled overseas workers to fill critical skill shortages by workers on a temporary or permanent basis in circumstances that are not covered by the standard visa programs. The MoRLA supports the recruitment of overseas workers within the occupations of Minister of Religion, or Religious Assistants.
The subclass 408 Temporary Activity Religious Work visa is a temporary visa which allows an overseas worker to do full-time religious work to serve a religious institution in Australia for up to two years.
This webinar will explain and compare these visa pathways, and will provide a deep dive on which pathway is appropriate different types of religious work.
Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026
Time: 3:30PM – 4:30PM AEST (NSW, QLD, ACT, VIC, TAS)
3:00PM-4:00PM (SA, NT)
1:30PM-2:30PM (WA)
If you are interested in attending, please register at: Information Webinar – Hiring Overseas Religious Workers Tickets | TryBooking Australia
SBS Examines – Our Pacific
SBS Examines has launched a new video and podcast series, Our Pacific.
The series aims to deepen connections between Australia and the Pacific, through stories that reflect the region’s diverse perspectives, exploring social issues affecting Pacific nations, and hearing directly from Pasifika diasporas. These stories centre on the experiences of Pasifika communities, the history of Pacific Island nations and the vibrant nature of the region. To find this series, please visit Our Pacific | SBS Examines | SBS English | SBS English.
^ Image credit: SBS
Useful information in your language
Australian Citizenship test resource booklet
Australian Values – Life in Australia booklet
Domestic/family violence and your visa
Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation*
eSafety Commissioner – be safe online
Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)*
Australian Electoral Commission
Australian Taxation Office – Information about Tax
Fair Work Ombudsman – Your workplace rights
Department of Health and Aged Care
My Aged Care – Accessible aged care services
Carer Gateway – If you are a carer for someone
Scamwatch – Protect yourself from scams
Services Australia – Centrelink and Medicare
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)*
Contact us
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