TTO has just completed a working draft of a new document entitled Seizing the Moment. This is a proposal to trial the supported settlement of selected communities of Safe Haven Enterprise Visa holders in rural regions in Tasmania.

We are in the process of discussing this proposition with Municipal Councils who have resolved to become Refugee Welcome Zones and other interested parties.

As soon as these consultations have been completed, we plan to release this proposal for public discussion.

Our report contains a summary of current research into successful Australian refugee resettlement programs. It also contains practical guidelines to help regional communities produce sustainable social and economic benefits for both the region and the newcomers.