Professor Francis Mitrou
Chief Investigator
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Portfolio Leader
The University of Western Australia
What research says about studying with the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
The Department of Home Affairs and the The Kids Research Institute Australia have completed a longitudinal research study, supported by the Life Course Centre, analysing the effectiveness of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).
The study found that participation in the AMEP was associated with better labour market outcomes. There was also reduced reliance on income support.
Information held within the Australian Bureau of Statistics was analysed for the study.
Key findings of the study:
The AMEP improved the English of clients, especially when clients studied for longer periods
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Migrants with higher levels of English:
- had better labour market outcomes
- had higher income levels
- had lower rates of public housing tenancy
- were less likely to receive income support
