The ACT Hispanic Parents Association is a community run by volunteers.
Our aims:
Promoting and supporting the Spanish Language in the ACT, including the establishment of a Spanish bilingual programme.
Supporting the Hispanic community, whether new to the ACT or already established.
Enriching Canberra’s cultural diversity, with events that celebrate and share our culture.
Our vision:
A community that is well integrated in the Australian life.
Membership and services
Membership
As we are a non-for-profit, we rely on donations and fund raisers to be able to offer affordable classes through Amigos Spanish School and services to support our community. Through this membership you are supporting our mission and empowering us to have a positive impact in the community.
What’s included
Our membership offers guidance and support to the members, to use the services available to the community. You will receive a consultation to establish what you need assistance with.
Our $10/month membership gives you an hour of the service you and your family needs.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Life coaching
Mentoring
Guidance to community services:
Family violence, legal services, education, etc.
Centrelink
Writing CVs and job applications
Translations
Tutoring
Self-care, grooming and make up
Setting up a new business
Family services
Access to GP and healthcare
Newly arrived – assistance with:
Bank accounts
Centrelink
WWVP card
Pathways to convert qualifications
“One of the marvellous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn’t as individuals.”
Jean Vanier