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 [...]
Posted in News, Volunteer Positions | Leave a comment
Want to volunteer to welcome asylum seekers and refugees to Sydney? Looking to volunteer on the weekend? Are you outgoing and passionate about reducing isolation and building your community? …Then you could be part of our Social Activities team! We organise outings all across Sydney roughly every 3 weeks, (extra activities on during school holidays) [...]
Posted in News, Volunteer Positions | Leave a comment
Thursday 1st March and Friday 2nd March Calling all volunteers and clients to come and lend a hand to brighten up the House of Welcome centre in Carramar! On Thursday, from 9.30 – 3.30, we will be cleaning, clearning and preparing the centre for painting on Friday. On Friday, from 10am – 4pm, we will [...]
Posted in News, Upcoming Events | Leave a comment
Happy New Year! Read our January 2012 Newsletter to find out information about A new free migration advice service at Holroyd/Parramatta Migrant Resources Centre Summer First Aid – ways to stay safe in the heat of the summer Experiencing trauma – Feeling tired and stressed. finding it hard to concentrate and remember information can be [...]
Posted in Asylum Seekers, News | Leave a comment
Service Directories NOW AVAILABLE! The House of Welcome has produced directories about services available in your local area. They include information on: Electricity & Food Vouchers Employmet Support and No Interest Loans Legal and Medical Services English Classes Child Care Libraries and Sports Facilities Click on the links below to download information on your local [...]
Posted in Asylum Seekers, News | Leave a comment
With great thanks again to our partners in the Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group, some families and individuals from the House of Welcome were able to enjoy a picnic full of games and fun. The Group organised a wonderful lunch and entertainment at Lawson Swimming Pool. Thanks BMRSG! Read here to find out more. Would [...]
Posted in News | Leave a comment
Our December Newsletter READ IT HERE: HoW Newsletter Dec 2011 Happy New Year! Join us in looking back on a year of successes that we could not have achieved without your support ‘Snapshot’ of 2011 – Your support has enabled: ….60% of clients in HoW housing to move into their own private accommodation within 10 months [...]
Posted in News, Newsletters | Leave a comment
In early December 2007 the Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group, a long time friend and generous supporter of the work of the House Of Welcome, hosted our year-end gathering at the scenic picnic grounds of Lawson. The beautiful pool provided cool comfort from the heat as did the violent hail storm on the return journey.
Posted in News | Leave a comment
TAFE Outreach services has through the efforts of one of our volunteers, Therese Douglas has provided a number of courses at the House Of Welcome. They have proved to be very popular and add to the resumes of our clients.
Posted in News | Leave a comment
Each year the Lord Mayor of Sydney hosts a New Year’s Eve Party in the Grounds of Government House for special Community groups. Refugees are one such group and the House Of Welcome receives a small number of invitations. The venue is on the foreshore of the harbour near the Opera House and provides, after [...]
Posted in News | Leave a comment
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 |
