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If this person is experiencing poor work conditions, help is available.
The services below can provide free information and advice to migrants experiencing a workplace issue.
It is important that the individual has provided informed consent before a referral is made. See steps in making a referral.
For free and confidential legal advice, contact:
JobWatch Employment Rights Legal Centre
JobWatch is a not-for-profit employment rights legal centre that operates across Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania. They provide free and confidential information and referrals about workplace rights. Additional support may also be available.
JobWatch supports clients with more dedicated casework through their Legal Practice. Their clients are:
- living in Victoria
- an employee, worker or independent contractors
- having an issue with their rights at work
- particularly vulnerable to exploitative work situations.
To make a referral, complete the online referral form.
Phone (03) 9662 1933 (Melbourne Metro)
Phone 1800 331 617 (Regional Victoria)
Website www.jobwatch.org.au
If an interpreter is required, call JobWatch to arrange this.
Migrant Workers Centre
The Migrant Workers Centre offers free and confidential advice to any worker who was born overseas, including refugees and asylum seekers, international students, working holiday visa workers, other temporary visa holders, permanent residents and citizens. Appointments are available online or in person and support can be provided in multiple languages.
The Migrant Workers Centre can assist with issues such as:
- Pay and other entitlements (such as penalty rates, overtime, and superannuation)
- Workplace safety concerns (including psychosocial safety)
- Workplace injuries
- Unfair dismissal
- Discrimination and victimisation in the workplace
- Other workplace issues such as cashback schemes and sham contracting
Phone 03 7009 6710
Email mwc@migrantworkers.org.au
Website www.migrantworkers.org.au
If an interpreter is required, call the Migrant Workers Centre to arrange this.
For free information about workplace rights and entitlements, and to report concerns or get assistance with workplace problems, contact:
Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman is an Australian Government agency that regulates Australian workplaces.
Employees can't get into trouble or have their visa cancelled for contacting them to ask for information about their pay or other workplace rights.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has information and resources in over 30 languages on its website to help people understand their workplace rights and obligations in Australia.
Phone 13 13 94
Website www.fairwork.gov.au
If an interpreter is required, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50 and ask to connect to Fair Work on 13 13 94.
For support from a union:
The Australian Unions Support Centre
The Australian Unions Support Centre provides free and confidential assistance and information for all workplace issues. Members of unions can contact their union for support.
Phone 1300 486 466
Email help@actu.org.au or use the online form
Website australianunions.org.au
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