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Beyond the Cities : The Dynamics of Migrant Settlement in Regional Australia / edited by Ataus Samad, Aparna Hebbani, Nichole Georgeou.
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- Book
- Series:
- Sustainable Development Goals Series, 2523-3092
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Political planning.
- Political science.
- Public administration.
- Sociology.
- Public Policy.
- Politics and International Studies.
- Public Management.
- Local Subjects:
- Public Policy.
- Politics and International Studies.
- Public Management.
- Sociology.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (XXXI, 328 p. 33 illus., 32 illus. in color.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2026.
- Place of Publication:
- Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2026.
- Summary:
- This open access book examines migrant settlement in regional Australia, offering policy recommendations and conceptual frameworks for sustainable integration. With a focus on key areas such as socio-political contexts, employment, education, health, and family challenges, this book provides a holistic approach to understanding and addressing the complexities of migrant settlement. Australia's rich cultural landscape is shaped by its status as a migration nation, with over half of its population either born overseas or having at least one migrant parent. While migration is a key element of Australia's growth, regional areas face unique challenges in attracting and retaining migrants. Despite government initiatives, skill shortages persist in regional industries, prompting a need for comprehensive policy addressing migrant needs and regional development. This book fills a critical gap in the literature, offering valuable insights for academics, policymakers, and service providers. It not only highlights the challenges faced by migrants in regional Australia but also underscores the importance of community capacity-building and support services in facilitating successful settlement.
- Contents:
- A triple-nexus approach to Australia’s regional development: Attraction and retention of migrants in the regional and rural Australia
- Refugee families transforming life in Toowoomba
- Shelter to put our head in: Housing challenges for migrants and refugees in the regions
- Structural supports for skilled migrants in regional Australia: Paradoxes and challenges
- Regional perspectives on regional migration and migrant work
- Key shared experiences of migrants and refugees accessing healthcare services in regional Australia
- The role of internet connectivity in inward and outward migration of rural and remote Australia
- Reimagining the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme (PALM)
- Future policy for nurturing successful migration, community diversity and cohesion in regional Australia
- Pioneering new regions through community sponsorship
- Socio-Economic and Cultural Contributions of the South Asian Diaspora in Regional Australia
- Coming together for success – We all win when we all matter
- Strength Based Approach to Refugee Settlement and Integration Abstract
- Micro-credit for migrants and refugees in regional Australia
- The importance of building trust in multicultural communities and what it will mean for all populations: The importance of Embracing change and acceptance
- From the ground up- concentric circular actions that ripple out and change the game
- Advocacy for African Australians in Regional NSW: Bridging Gaps and Building Community Resilience.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 981-9519-87-X
- 9789819519873
- OCLC:
- 1568043259
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