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As an immigrant, you can receive family and social services from the City of Turku like all other Turku residents. The initial social services provide guidance when you need information about social services in general. The initial social services can also help you with applying for supplementary and preventive social assistance (financial aid).
If your illness has lasted for over three months or is permanent, you have a right to receive medical supplies in accordance with your medical treatment plan free of charge. As a client of Turku health centre you can pre-order the supplies and reclaim them from the Medical Supplies Distribution pickup point after three weeks.
Both the Medical Supplies Distribution pickup point and nurses’ practice are located in the area of the Mäntymäki hospital. Book an appointment for a nurse if you need guidance in the use of medical supplies.
Education at Turku International School
Turku International School is an educational institution maintained by the City of Turku, with English as its teaching language. Turku International School offers primary (grades 1-6), secondary (grades 7-9) and upper secondary education. The first two of these conform to the Finnish National Core Curriculum. The upper secondary education is based on the IB Diploma Programme.
Work and Livelihood includes services for unemployed residents of Turku. The aim of the services is to help people find employment and to secure their minimum income.
The services include counselling and guidance in finding employment, as well as rehabilitative work activities. Debt counsellors assist private households or small entrepreneurs with problems related to incurring of debt.
- Daisy ladies - edistää maahanmuuttajanaisten integroitumista Suomeen
- ylläpitää ikääntyneille maahanmuuttajanaisille tarkoitettua Muistojen kotia
- DIANA ry (Diaspora Academic Network for Africa)
- Etnia ry - keskittyy maailman alkuperäiskansojen asioihin ja kulttuurisiin oikeuksiin
Immigrants are welcome to use all services organized by the Sports Services Centre. All Turku residents can also participate in multicultural activities. Gym, swimming and ball sports are offered seperately to men and women.
Participation at half price for immigrants who have lived in Turku for less than three years (i.e. are covered by the Act on the Integration of Immigrants), or are participating in KOTO activities.
Spring season: Sat 7 Januari – Sun 21 May
Children and young people
Multicultural sports and exercise clubs
– International House Turku Business Advisor Teemu Saarenpää gave us a huge confidence boost!
There is a nice buzz of conversation going on at International House Turku Hub, Linnankatu 31.
The main goal of the event was collaboration, sharing of ideas and thoughts, and constructive dialogue between citizens and city employees.
The Healthy Finland survey is an important opportunity not only to obtain valuable information on the health and well-being of Turku's residents, b
In the picture left to write, three influencers of the Muutostöissä-campaign: Jasmin Ngo, Aishah Muhammed and Dave Cad.
Local residents can give feedback, ideas, and other thoughts regarding the City of Turku Integration Programme.
- We are very proud to receive this award.
The risk groups for influenza vaccinations are the same as before.
The Varissuo health station will move to temporary facilities due to indoor air problems.
According to Takuusäätiö, rising living costs drive indebted people into more and more serious problems.
When you apply for temporary protection, you can arrange your accommodation yourself or alternatively live in a reception center.
To donate money to help Ukraine and Ukrainians, you can visit e.g.
International House Turku at Monitori in City Center expands language selection for multilingual advice and guidance services.
New Welcome desk service makes your visit to Monitori easier. It is a low-threshold service that provides you help in Finnish and in English.
- According to the UN, Finland has the second-most over 65-year-olds compared to working-age people in the world. Only Japan has more.