Friends of Refugees in Springvale, Victoria | Community

Friends of Refugees

Locality: Springvale, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9574 6291

Address: 1d parsons avenue 3171 Springvale, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.for.org.au

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25.01.2022 Hurray! A big THANK YOU to our CEO Sheree Samy for all you have done for the local community and best wishes from all of the team to you on your birthday!! You are truly an inspiration.

25.01.2022 #BREAKING PLEASE SHARE We have lost contact with Priya after she called to say she is being removed from Perth's Fiona Stanley Hospital and taken to the airport... by guards. She was heard asking to speak to her legal representative and screaming in distress before the call was cut off. We are concerned her phone may have been taken from her and we are deeply concerned for her welfare. Please make an urgent phone call to the office of Minister Alan Tudge on (03) 9887 3890 or (02) 6277 7790 now and politely insist that Priya's phone is returned to her and that she be allowed to speak with her legal representatives. Please also call the office of Prime Minister Scott Morrison on (02) 9523 0339 with the same request. We know this is distressing news for our family's supporters. Please remember to stay calm and respectful when speaking to Mr Tudge's or Mr Morrison's staff.

24.01.2022 This is not new information, but $2.5bn is a lot of money to torture people. #ashamed #freetherefugees #7yearstoolong

23.01.2022 So. As of August 31, 2020 there were 350 refugees in #Nauru and #PNG. 180 in Nauru. 170 in PNG. In the middle of a pandemic, why is Home Affairs spending on... average per day: $146,975.36 to IHMS $173,880.95 to Pacific International Hospital $91,203.56 to JDA $1,005,439.71 to Canstruct - there is no RPC on Nauru. What are they being paid to do?? Those figures are per day. If you don't care about human rights then you probably do care about the economy - is this okay to you??? Source: https://get.austenderinsights.com.au/

23.01.2022 #freetherefugees #7yearstoolong

21.01.2022 That was such a wonderful, successful; #charityevent! Thank you so much to everyone who attended the Livestream and a special thank you to Vibe Union for organizing this night full of entertainment, we truly appreciate your support. Thank you, guys! You are rockstars!

21.01.2022 Thank you for supporting us during these times Dimitri.

21.01.2022 A message to all our supporters and to our community. We all have been affected in someway for COVID-19 and at the moment we have the chance to do something extraordinary as we head out of this pandemic. We can change the world. ... Create a world of love. A world where we are kind to each other. This is a wake up call to understand we are equal and we can fight this together. Let love and kidness be our roadmap.

20.01.2022 Music can make you feel more optimistic and positive about life. Join us this Saturday and confirm this personal experience with music! Thank you Amutha for sharing this awesome performance during these difficult times.

20.01.2022 RESTRICTIONS EASING TO STEP 3 Here are the changes from Wednesday 28 October: SOCIAL OVERVIEW Masks remain compulsory.... The reasons to leave home have been removed. Instead, it will be a stay safe guiding rule. The 25 km radius remains. (Until 8 November) Meet up to 10 people outdoors from any number of households. COMMUNITY SPORT & REC Contact sports allowed for under 18 years. Outdoor non-contact sport returns for adults. Indoor sports are still restricted for now. PUBLIC GATHERINGS Weddings: 10 persons Funerals: 20 persons Religious gatherings: 20 persons outdoors. HOSPITAL & CARE FACILITIES One visitor per day for 2 hours. Persons under 18yrs can have 2 parents. ALL allied health professional currently operating now have face to face care. WORK AND INDUSTRY UPDATE There is still the guiding principle that if you can work from home, keep working from home. There is no longer a need for work permits. (Except for going into regional Vic) Businesses can get ready and start preparing for the opening and to get COVID-Safe. HOSPITALITY Cafes, restaurants and pubs will open! Indoor: up to 20 person limit (1 person per 4 sq. metre rule) Outdoor: 50 persons (also subject to density) RETAIL Opening. Must comply with density requirements. Pet grooming can now open. BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE Beauty and personal care industry opens! (COVID-safe are necessary and masks) FITNESS Personal trainers can have outdoor classes up to 10 people. (Trainer not included) Gyms will open on November 8. BORDERS The border between metro Melbourne and regional Victoria will be lifted on on November 8. (Subject to cases still coming down) MORE DETAILS TO COME FROM TOMORROW: Home visits will be announced tomorrow and will NOT be delayed. These details are still being finalised. We will update you with more details on what changes on November 8.

18.01.2022 24th of October marks the Anniversary of the United Nations. 75 years ago the United Nations came into existence as peacekeeper among all diverse people and nations in this world. Now with all Nations they work together to adress global issues for a better future.... Happy United Nations Day! Let’s take our part in shaping a future together with them! #UNDAY

17.01.2022 This beautiful poem will touch your heart and help you to be more understanding with others. "For all my fellow children and grandchildren of #refugees and immigrants / For all our parents and grandparents who dreamed of nothing but a better life. It's been far from an easy road." @arbenitawrites Please feel welcome to share! ... #refugeeswelcome #SaturdayMotivation #LoveisLove

17.01.2022 People seeking asylum and Refugees are not eligible for JobKeeper and JobSeeker. Please donate to our Food Aid Program. It's easy! Just click the link below and find out how to help many families. Let's make a change in someone's life today! https://friendsofrefugees.org.au/food-aid/

16.01.2022 Today we acknowledge and celebrate the resiliance of indigenous people around the world. The events of 2020 within Australia and across the world have highlight...ed not only the importance of the traditional knowledge that they hold, but also that there are still significant challenges that they face today that must be overcome. We stand with all First Nations people and pledge to continue to fight for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers. See more

12.01.2022 ******URGENT MATTER ****** Let's make our voices to be heard! Ask your local MP and State Senators to vote " NO" in the amendment for Migration Act. On Monday the House of Representatives will vote on the new proposed amendment of the Migration Act. ... This amendment goes before the House of Representatives tomorrow and would give the government power to put a blanket ban on ALL mobile phones in immigration detention centres. Phones are an essential connection for people in detention, it's a link to the outside world, a way of communication with their families and for seeking a way out of this confinement. Finding access to legal and community supports, which help them to release any mental stress they are passing through. This is our chance to take action and make the difference! Find your Senators and MP here: https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members

10.01.2022 Updated restrictions ** Stage 4 Lockdown has taking place in Metro Melbourne. Follow the bellow guidelines - for more information to the new restrictions visit: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/updated-restrictions-announceme Please remember to wear your mask as is mandatory as well. ... We need to stay focused on doing the right thing, stay safe and stick together, keep in touch with your loved ones to provide support and comfort. Let's be kind to each other so we can finally WIN this battle!

10.01.2022 Our Hearts stand with you Lebanon. #PrayForLebanon https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=598768034117621

10.01.2022 How would it be Friends of Refugees without Friends? Exactly! That's why today we want to send a big hug to all our friends. Together we can create so much more A big welcome to the #Friendzone! #TBT #HappyFriendshipDay!

09.01.2022 We all put so much work and sacrifice to achieve our 3rd day with 0 new cases! Let’s celebrate together! Be proud Melbourne! #donutday #putoutyourdonuts

09.01.2022 How are you adapting to COVID-19? One of the most repeated question in these times.This is the answer from a Refugee living in Australia, a message that reminds us of how thankful we should be. #refugeestories #refugeeswelcome #staysafe

08.01.2022 For those on social media who are whinging about how oppressed they are during the #melbournecurfew, spare a thought about the Tamil family locked up on Christmas Island and the refugees held in onshore and offshore detention centres and imagine how they feel. Careful, your privilege is showing. #privilege #lockdown #7yearstoolong #freetherefugees

07.01.2022 We need a small fridge for a destitute single mother of 9 m old, bar fridge is too small, need small family fridge. Does anyone have a spare fridge to give away. Thanks

06.01.2022 Believe it or not there are actually some legitimate human rights abuses happening in Australia right now and no they aren't you having to stay at home between ...8pm-5am (this does not count, please read a book). Jackie Lambie has the deciding vote on whether Refugees in Aus Detention have access to their mobile phones. For many their phones are the only connection that they have to the friends and family we have prevented them from seeing for almost 10 years while detaining them without charge (This being an actual human rights abuse - ya seeing the difference?). Peter Kahill MP stated - "There is no justification for this bill and its sweeping powers and it is also a bill that has clearly impinges upon the human rights of detainees." Contact Jacqui - let her know its a bad idea. https://www.senatorlambie.com.au/advise_jacqui

04.01.2022 Mobile phones provide asylum seekers and refugees with a lifeline to the outside world, to loved ones and to advocates - their mental health, the protection of the human rights, and their families depend on their phones. Please, sign and share this petition and help us keep asylum seekers and refugees connected to the outside world. https://www.change.org/p/dial-it-down-dutton-don-t-take-awa

04.01.2022 Today is the International Day of Charity! What activities have you done to help those in need? Done fundraising? Made donations? Volunteered somewhere? Let's celebrate today by lending a helping hand and join us at the event tonight!! See you all there! #charityday #donate #InternationalDayofCharity #love #event

01.01.2022 Not sure about what you can and can't do in Melbourne's stage 4 restrictions? This article can help.https://ab.co/39PnP7f

01.01.2022 #disposemaskssafely