House of Welcome in Granville, New South Wales, Australia | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

House of Welcome

Locality: Granville, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9727 9290

Address: 197 The Trongate 2142 Granville, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.stfrancis.org.au/house-of-welcome

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25.01.2022 A huge thank you to our friends from the Vietnamese community, who dropped off a huge donation of food, cleaning and hygiene products to House of Welcome last week. We are always grateful for community support, and inspired to see so many young people and children donating their time and efforts to those in need

25.01.2022 People seeking asylum released from community detention without support. More than 500 refugees and people seeking protection who have been living in community detention have been evicted by the Department of Home Affairs without any support during a pandemic and a recession. House of Welcome, Asylum Seekers Centre and Jesuit Refugee Service have released a joint statement in response to this harsh policy development.

24.01.2022 A huge thank you to Fr Fernando and the community at St Bernadette's Parish Castle Hill for your generous donations for our Foodbank service. Your support is greatly appreciated!

23.01.2022 The team had a ball participating in NAIDOC week quiz. The quiz tested the knowledge HoW staff gained after completing Indigenous Cultural Awareness Foundation Course. The winners are: 1) Georgia (casework manager) 2) Suma (community development & volunteer coordinator) 3) Larissa (grants and communications)... Congratulations! All winners received prizes. Thank you caseworkers, Sayed and Siobhan, for organising!!

23.01.2022 JOIN US IN SIGNING THIS PETITION https://www.racs.org.au/timeforahome - Today, there are still 290 people held in Papua New Guinea and Nauru. - Over 1000 women, men and children have been transferred to Australia for critical medical treatment and now live in ‘transitory’ visa limbo. ... - Over 200 of those people are held in immigration detention centres and ‘alternative places of detention’, such as the Mantra and Kangaroo Point hotel prisons. After 7 long years of toxic policies, it’s time the Government free these women, men and children. It's time to end detention, offer permanent resettlement solution and give people a place to call home https://www.racs.org.au/timeforahome

23.01.2022 As of today, Biloela family passed 1,000 days in locked detention at a cost of more than $6 million in total (detention and multiple attempts to deport). Source: https://www.theguardian.com//keeping-biloela-family-locked

22.01.2022 Can you give up a few hours a week, are you looking for a rewarding Volunteer position? Do you want to make a difference in the Community? Then we may have something to interest you.... The Housing Program is looking to fill one our most valued Volunteer positions. If you’re a handyperson type and able to problem solve situations and can drive a small manual truck at times your assistance to the program would be most grateful. For a full description please email our Housing Coordinator directly with you details. [email protected] Position Title: Housing Maintenance Volunteer Location of Position Base: 197 The Trongate Granville South Commitment: 3-5 hours per week - flexible Reports to: Housing Settlement Services Coordinator Duties: Basic handyman maintenance, lawns, foodbank pickup, furniture removal and setup of properties. Priority: Must be able to dive Manual small truck

22.01.2022 Exclusive: Landmark case in federal court to test handcuff use when transferring mentally ill detainees. The Public Interest Advocacy Centre on Monday launched a test case in the federal court on behalf of an asylum seeker, with the pseudonym of Yasir, who is challenging the lawfulness of handcuff use when transferring those in immigration detention to and from medical appointments. The use of restraints has already faced criticism from both the Australian Human Rights Commis...sion and the Commonwealth Ombudsman. More and more, we are seeing vulnerable, sick and otherwise cooperative detained asylum seekers, subjected to harmful and degrading practices which result in significant delays and disruptions to medical care, - Jane Leibowitz, a senior solicitor with PIAC’s asylum seeker health rights project. We hope this cruel and inhumane practice will be found unlawful and stopped.

20.01.2022 EXCLUSIVE Without warning, the government has removed all support from hundreds of refugees in community detention denying them housing and income support. By Rick Morton. https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au//exclu/160285320010560

20.01.2022 WE DID IT! Jacqui Lambie's rejection of the mobile phones ban bill means that the government does not have the votes to pass this terrible bill. This would no...t have been possible without all of you standing up for justice and compassion. Of course, the struggle is not over. What the Government should be working on is a plan for safety and freedom for refugees so that they can have a place to call home in the community, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives. We will keep fighting with you until that day comes. In the meantime, please visit Senator Jacqui Lambie's page and leave a supportive comment about her rejection of this bill. It's important to thank politicians when they make the right call.

20.01.2022 Oh grannies, you are the best!

20.01.2022 Our Women's Creative Hub provides a supportive space where women seeking asylum can connect socially through art and craft. We're in urgent need of cotton fabric, elastic, beads, wool and earring hooks. Please get in touch if you can help! https://www.stfrancis.org.au//employm/womens-creative-club

19.01.2022 Thank you champs Faiza from JAG and our volunteer Jan from WCH for helping us rearrange our Foodbank. We appreciated the fact you both gave up your Saturday to help us. Much appreciated

17.01.2022 Tina Hosseni of Iranian Women's Association has started a petition asking the Australian government to consider the migration impact of #COVID19 and the opportunity this provides in supporting permanent protection for refugees & people seeking asylum , most who have lived in our community for years. Australia is experiencing shortages of skilled workers and this community can help to fill the gap if they are only given a chance. "Australia is a nation that has long thrived o...n #migration - #COVID19 has disrupted this. #Refugees continue to prove their value and worth through their entrepreneurial nature and contributions to our economic and social fabric. Lets use logic and fill shortages by finally giving refugees permanent visas and stability" Tina Hosseini https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=4041095349250192 sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/the-hon-scott-morrison-prime-minis

17.01.2022 Thank you to all those who reached out to Senator Lambie and expressed their view on the harmful mobile banning bill for people in detention centres!

15.01.2022 House of Welcome stands in solidarity with the First Nations People. January 26th is not the date to celebrate. Image credit @blakbusiness ... . #changethedate #invasionday #survivalday #solidarity #treatynow #alwayswasalwayswillbe See more

15.01.2022 This week at House of Welcome our team will share personal reflections on various dreamtime stories. To kick off NAIDOC week, here is the story of "Thukeri" and Ruth Lesmana's reflection (caseworker). Thukeri (Bream) This is a story about two men who lived on the shores of Lake Alexandrina. They belonged to the Ngarrindjerri people....Continue reading

14.01.2022 Thank you to Julia Coleman, a super sewer, who has made these amazing masks for our clients. We feel very lucky to be part of such a supportive community who is helping our clients, our volunteers and the HoW team stay safe. Julia Coleman

13.01.2022 Listen to a story of Zaki Haidari : https://www.theguardian.com//part-2-no-right-to-study-no-r Labelled an ‘illegal maritime arrival’, how did he negotiate hunger, the Sydney property market and a visa that wouldn’t let him work or study in Australia to become an award-winning student?

10.01.2022 Huge thank-you from one non-for-profit to another (Community Support Services Incorporated ) for passing on new school shoes and runners that we can distribute to House of Welcome kids going back to school this week. Fresh bread was a bonus

09.01.2022 Launched in response to the pandemic, a national meal kit service shares the stories and cuisines from chefs of refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds. https://www.theguardian.com//nige-learned-to-cook-in-immig

08.01.2022 Thank you so much to Melina Cansino and all the staff and students of St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons for their generosity and humanity in donating to our foodbank.

08.01.2022 Women's Creative Hub has organised the following workshop:

08.01.2022 Thank you, Mums4Refugees NSW Inc for donating 30+ school bags filled with stationery, reusable water bottles and love. In total over 200 school bags were collected by the organisation and distributed to agencies across Sydney to support students’ start of the new academic year. Mums 4 Refugees

07.01.2022 Jaycee, a Year 6 student at Sacred Heart Primary Mt Druitt, wanted to do something when he saw a video during Refugee week back in June this year. The video showed students from Emmaus College at Kemps Creek who were once a part of the House of Welcome community. In response to Jaycee's call out, the school wanted to do something to help those who are trying to make a life in Australia. Last week they delivered to us a beautiful donation of various items for the food bank se...rvice. One Year 4 student at the school said "If I was in the same way one day, I'd want someone to reach out and help me". Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

07.01.2022 House of Welcome sincerely thanks Robyn Bowman and her amazing team from Toongabbie Anglican Church for their generous donations to our foodbank service. Much appreciated.

07.01.2022 Jane Hume, Assistant Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation hesitant to answer Zaki Haidari question about asylum seekers being left behind instead offers to take this discussion offline. Q&A last Monday 5 October 2020.

07.01.2022 Nadir* reflects on his journey Nadir* first came to House of Welcome in March 2019. We caught up with him about his journey towards building a new life in Australia. How has House of Welcome been involved in your journey since arriving in Australia?... House of Welcome guided me in how to find a job, even how to go shopping, how to access other supports and gain community networks. House of Welcome provided me with every support need I had, especially for the first 2-3 months of my time in Australia, as I did not have my work rights. The financial assistance and foodbank helped me to survive until I was able to get a job. One of the most important things was to connect me with employment-seeking opportunities. This has now helped me to gain a full-time job in my industry, in a report analysis/insights role. People on the street used to tell me that it’s too difficult for us to find a job, but I think that there are jobs available, we just need to work hard to find them. Some examples of working hard are: practising interview trainings, improving my CV and staying in touch with career-seeker services so that they know I’m serious about looking for a job. House of Welcome supported me throughout every part of my journey, through financial assistance, Georgia’s casework support, obtaining legal advice, and gaining employment-search supports. The only thing missing is my family. I just want to be reunited with them. Have there been any particular challenges or triumphs? One challenge has been seeking the right advice regarding my visa application and immigration status. I’ve found that the legal services directed towards helping asylum seekers have been very helpful, and often respond more efficiently than private lawyers. I’ve had to practice a lot of patience and rely on the hope that I have of seeing my family again, and providing a better future for them. What has been the most empowering or helpful aspect of your journey? My caseworker Georgia from House of Welcome and Career-Seeker agencies encouraging me to keep going with my employment search, and to assist me in securing my professional jobs. The turning point was obtaining my job. Prior to that, it was so challenging because my lack of income restricted everything. What do you hope for in the next stages on your journey? I hope to be reunited with my family here in Australia, and that their journey won’t be as difficult as mine. It will be my responsibility to make sure of this. Once I reunite with my family, I feel that this is when my journey will end. *Name has been changed Image supplied by Unsplash (free stock images)

06.01.2022 On May 27th, join HoW Catering chef Aliyeh to learn how to cook a delicious Iranian meal! This event is part of Cumberland City Council's Flavours of Auburn program and will be held in Granville. For details and to book your spot, visit the Cumberland City Council website.

06.01.2022 Home-based volunteer role available to help us with online campaigns,marketing and fundraising.

04.01.2022 "My Journey, Our Journey: Seeking asylum and refuge in a new country is tough." In this 4 part series, hear directly from Bishop Vincent, Kane, Len and Idrissa about their own inspirational stories and the Diocese Journey towards true community. Please view chapter 1 video: ... https://youtu.be/a_u7GfIKJf4 by Diocese of Parramatta

04.01.2022 UPDATE: This request is now sorted with more than one family benefiting from having access to a TV. Thank you so much to all the offers and shares! ------------------- We are looking for a TV in a good working order (with remotes and antenna connections that would be fantastic). ... A family with a small child moving into one of our properties this week could really do with having a TV. TV’s are a primary source to community connections and news related issues while the little one will enjoy kids' programs. Please email Maryanne, our housing program coordinator on [email protected] Much appreciated in advance.

03.01.2022 The Federal Budget 2020-2021: What it means for people seeking humanitarian protection onshore. The Government will again reduce funding for people seeking asylum who are assisted financially under the Status Resolution Support Service (SRSS) program. $39.5 million was spent in 2019-20 despite $52.6 million being allocated for this measure. These savings have been achieved by refusing support services to the majority of people seeking asylum regardless of need. ... The Government plans to cut its spending in half again, to just $19.6 million in 2020-21. In contrast, the Government has allocated $1.19 billion to its offshore processing arrangements in 2020-21. This Government lacks any humanity and compassion, pushing so many vulnerable families to even further destitution while committing to continue its torture of people in offshore detention centers.

01.01.2022 Our latest supporters dropping of supplies for the food bank Thank you, Our Lady of the Way school in Emu Plains

01.01.2022 Good morning and thank you, Jimmy Barnes and Co for providing VIP concert tickets to Moz and few other men recently released from the Mantra hotels.

01.01.2022 We're looking for an experienced, self-motivated and passionate Head Chef to stamp their mark on our catering social enterprise. This position will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your culinary skills, while mentoring and inspiring the kitchen team. If you're looking for meaningful work within a dynamic and growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Please see the job description for further information. See the link in comments.