Winter Clothing Drive
A call out for GOOD QUALITY winter clothing! If you are available to help sort the donations and set up and run the shop on May 2nd, 3rd or 6th then let us know!
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You made me welcome
Author Archives: House of Welcome
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We are very privileged to share this story from one young person who has journeyed with us this year. Your support has enabled us to provide shelter, stability and connection so that they can establish himself and thrive. It also demonstrates the many people and organisations that work together to support asylum seekers in our [...]
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Annual Report 2011-12
We are delighted to launch our first annual report under St. Francis Social Services. It is an opportunity to celebrate the work of our staff, clients and volunteers and to acknowledge all of our supporters who have brought us to this point. Thank you to everyone who has made this a year of strength, welcome [...]
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Notes from Paul
Reflections so far… August 2012 As I think about what to write for my first contribution to the House of Welcome newsletter I cannot go past the theme of ‘change.’ While some may think that to talk about change is slightly clichéd, it must be acknowledge that over the past six to eight months nothing [...]
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Casework at the House of Welcome
We often talk about casework here at the House of Welcome but what does it really look like? This excerpt details the story of a family whose lives were significantly impacted by the positive work of our casework team. The staff and volunteers at the House of Welcome are at the heart of the work [...]
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Refugee-Hosted Cooking Classes Open Doors and Hearts
Refugee-Hosted Cooking Classes Open Doors and Hearts Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese, 8 Jun 2012 Pakistani cuisine with a difference at cooking classes hosted by newly arrived refugees “Cooking classes hosted by asylum seekers and refugees from Sydney’s House of Welcome not only introduced locals to the delights of Congolese and Ugandan cuisine as well as delicious [...]
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Autumn Newsletter 2012
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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Our new Executive Officer
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 [...]
What’s happening with community detention?
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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A Welcome Feast!
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! Book here through North Sydney Community Centre Tuesday 16th October – Bengali (Bangladeshi) Cuisine Tuesday 23rd October – Georgian Cuisine Tuesday 30th October – Egyptian (North [...]
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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.
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