THURSDAYS 9.30am – 3.30pm for MIN. 6 MONTHS START: 31st May 2012 The House of Welcome is the only asylum seeker drop in centre and transitional housing provider in Western Sydney – it is a lively and varied workplace. Our volunteers are at the heart of our programs with opportunities to develop and grow in your role [...]
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Our Autumn Newsletter has landed! Jampacked with updates on the House of Welcome, an insightful article about the influence of Australia’s asylum policies overseas and ideas on how you can become a ‘Welcome Partner’ for asylum seekers and refugees arriving in Sydney. Read our Autumn Newsletter here Find out about our exciting Cooking Classes coming [...]
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The House of Welcome and St. Francis Social Services is pleased to announce that Paul Bottrill has been appointed as Executive Officer at the House of Welcome. Paul started at the House of Welcome in March and we are looking forward to the new energy and vision he will bring to the organisation. Paul has lived [...]
There have been many recent changes to federal government policy that give us cause to celebrate regarding asylum seekers in immigration detention. The House of Welcome, along with our partners in the refugee sector, welcome the news that there will continue to be a steady flow of people released from detention centres across Australia. We [...]
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You are invited to have your tastebuds tingled, learn 3 new dishes from asylum seeker and refugee teachers and help raise funds for the House of Welcome…the perfect combination! $60 a ticket (tax deductible donation and ingredients included) – Limited Places! Contact North Sydney Community Centre to book your tickets now!
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Books The Happiest Refugee, Anh Do His debut in the book world and a brusinigly honest depiction of his life to date They Poured Fire From the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan, Deng, A; Deng, B; Ajak, B The Bitter Shore, J Everitt This is an emotional and confronting book [...]
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“Today’s politicians are not giving Australians a chance to exhibit the best of their natures, as they did most generously to the Indo-Chinese refugees in the seventies and eighties, even though the numbers were far greater than the numbers today” (Source: Malcolm Fraser, “Essays on Justice”, Asylum seeker Resource Centre’s Biannual Journal, Volume 1 June [...]
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Information on the current situation for asylum seekers and refugees in Australia Facts & Figures Australian Asylum Trends 2010-11 House of Welcome FactSheet 2010 Life in the community ‘The real story of community detention’ – Champions of Change, February 2012 What services are available to asylum seekers living in the community? Read the Dept. of [...]
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International facts and figures UNHCR Asylum Seeker Trends – First half 2011 UNHCR Global Trends 2010 Global issues affecting asylum seekers and refugees Legal Questions UNHCR 1951 Refugee Convention FAQs http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2010/jun/15/refugee-statistics-unhcr
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Want to use your event organising skills to raise awareness of important social justice issues? Are you someone who relishes the challenge of community engagement? Do you want to be part of a team that empowers asylum seekers and refugees to participate in their community? Volunteering as our Events Organiser is a way to achieve [...]
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The HoW supports those most in need who are not eligible for support, and empowers clients to join the community with pride.
| Call: | (02) 9727 9290 |
| Visit Us: | 140 Wattle Avenue Carramar NSW 2163 |
