'You're not alone': Filipino caseworker and her organisation at the forefront of supporting new migrants in southern Sydney

Filipino case worker Shane Bernabe (right) works with Advance Diversity Services in providing various services for newly arrived migrants including support to domestic and family violence victims.

Filipino case worker Shane Bernabe (right) works with Advance Diversity Services in providing various services for newly arrived migrants including support to domestic and family violence victims. Credit: Delilah Shinko via Advance Diversity Services and SBS Filipino

It’s crucial for newly arrived migrants to understand the wide range of services available in Australia so they can build a strong start in their new lives in the country, so believes Shane Bernabe, a family support and domestic-violence caseworker in Southern Sydney.


Key Points
  • Advance Diversity Services (ADS) is a leading non-profit organisation that champions equality, respect, and unity across cultures. Its mission is to enhance the health, wellbeing, and social connection of individuals and families living in St George, the Sutherland Shire, and inner Sydney.
  • Si Shane Bernabe ay isang family and domestic violence case worker sa ADS, isang organisasyong nakabase sa southern at inner Sydney na nagsusulong ng serbisyong pangkomunidad para sa mga bagong migrante.
  • Shane Bernabe works with ADS as a family and domestic violence case worker, supporting families as they navigate essential services—from childcare and aged care to mental health—and providing crucial assistance to those affected by domestic and family violence.

Ms Bernabe believes that accurate information and proper guidance are essential in helping new migrants, including Filipinos, adjust successfully to life in Australia.
There is settlement support available in Australia, and a wide range of services you can access. Take the time to learn about the organisations in your area that can help you. You are not alone as you navigate this new chapter of your life. And for those experiencing domestic violence, do not hesitate to seek help.
Shane Bernabe, family and domestic violence caseworker
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