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Settlement Services

What to expect, what to prepare, and how confidential follow-up works.

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Newcomer Support

Settlement Services

Housing, school, forms, food, clothing, and trusted newcomer referrals through one clear intake route.

Newcomer SupportConfidential pathways availableInitial contact within 1-3 business days.Email support@aiacentre.org

What this page helps with

Use this page when you need the centre to review a real request and guide the next step.

Settlement Services is the centre's main newcomer and practical-support intake pathway. Instead of forcing visitors to guess between many separate pages, this hub helps them choose the exact type of support they need while keeping the overall process organized and approachable.

Choose a request type

Select the closest option inside the form so the team receives the right intake details.

01Housing Guidance

Support with rentals, housing search direction, and trusted referrals.

02Job & Resume Support

Basic employment guidance, interview preparation, and resume help.

03School Registration Help

Support understanding school enrollment and local family setup needs.

04Food & Clothing Support

Request help for urgent household essentials and hardship support.

05Government Forms Guidance

Receive direction on common settlement paperwork and next steps.

What happens after you submit

  • Initial contact within 1-3 business days.
  • Settlement requests may include sensitive personal circumstances and are shared only with the appropriate staff or volunteers.
  • Mention your preferred language, family size, urgency, and the exact type of support you are seeking.

Before you submit

Open to newcomers, recently arrived families, and community members seeking practical referral-based support.

Go to request form

Documents to keep ready

  • Basic household details
  • Optional supporting documents related to the request

How the request flow works

One request, one review path, and clearer follow-up from the centre team.

  1. Select the support area that best matches the current household need.
  2. Submit the intake request with your background, urgency, and any relevant notes.
  3. Receive follow-up, referral direction, or appointment guidance from the appropriate team.

Pricing or donation guidance

Settlement intake and referral support is generally offered without a fixed fee.

Contact and follow-up

Email support@aiacentre.org

Initial contact within 1-3 business days.

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