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  • A Guide to Ethnic Naming Practices Book
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A Guide to Ethnic Naming Practices Book/CD ROM

Ever wanted to know how different ethnic naming practices work? Does the family name come first or last? Why are parents' last names different to their children's? This product can help.

The guide features naming conventions of 66 languages, including languages from newly emerging communities within Australia.

How much does it cost?

A Guide to Ethnic Naming Practices costs $24.95. (includes GST, postage and handling within Australia)

How do I order?

There are 2 ordering and payment options.

Credit card

Credit card is the preferred payment option. To let us know you want to pay by credit card email details of your name, business name and ABN, address for delivery and billing, contact information and the quantity to multicultural.services.nat@centrelink.gov.au. We will reply and send you a customer reference number. To progress your payment call 1300 130 379 and follow the prompts (keep your customer reference number handy), or you can use the online payment option Government EasyPay - internet payments. The bank will let us know when your payment has been processed and your product/s will be shipped with a tax invoice.

Purchase order

Fax your purchase order to (02) 8512 0822.

For more information, please call (02) 8512 0946.

Other multicultural resources

  • Working with Interpreters video - this video covers steps for effective 3 way interviews.
  • Multicultural Customer Service Training CD ROM - a computer assisted learning package which includes audio, video and interactive exercises.

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  • Page last updated: 9 July 2010