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24.01.2022 Thanks to the Sanctuary donor who supplied this bike for an Asylum Seeker family who are doing it really tough and needed a bike so the father could get to work. We appreciated the support of Amanda from Red Cross, who alerted us to the family's situation and transported the bike to them.

24.01.2022 For the start of Refugee Week 2020 in Australia, Sanctuary is sharing the story of Girma, a political refugee from Ethiopia, who spent 10 years in Dadaab Camp, Kenya before being granted a refugee visa under Australia’s Humanitarian Program. In February 2020, Sanctuary provided Girma with an interest-free travel loan so that his wife and daughter could join him in Coffs Harbour, where Girma currently lives and works. Sanctuary is committed to continuing to welcome and support refugees in the Australian community with your help. Click the link in the bio to learn more and support us. You can read more refugee stories and get involved in Refugee Week 2020 at www.refugeeweek.org.au/get-involved/

24.01.2022 The current COVID-19 impacts on the lives of people around the world which necessitates many new precautions and measures to keep people safe from infection. As a community based organisation working for over 30 years to assist refugee families, our thoughts are with our clients past and present, supporters and the rest of our global community. Sanctuary Australia Foundation will continue to support everybody needing our help, and ask that you please contact us to book an ap...pointment before coming to the office, to ensure both the safety of our workers and clients. To make an appointment please call our office on (02) 6652-2127. You can leave a message on our answering service with your phone number. We also have access to phone interpreter services and may be able to assist you via a telephone appointment. Please do not attend our office if you are feeling unwell or showing any symptoms of sickness, and Sanctuary workers will do the same. Thank you for your consideration and co-operation. Please look after yourselves and families! We will continue to work together as a caring community as we go through this crisis, as well as all taking appropriate precautions, including social distancing and keeping high hygiene standards. Thank you, Sanctuary Australia Foundation

23.01.2022 We know that most students would have struggled with remote learning, but students from disadvantaged backgrounds will have learnt a lot less, and some will have learnt virtually nothing over that period, said Grattan Institute school education fellow Julie Sonnemann, who authored the report. Sanctuary has continued to support disadvantaged former refugee student's education with the donation of a laptop to allow them and their families fair access to educational resources.... Disadvantaged former refugee students will continue to struggle despite being back at school as they try to catch up: https://www.sbs.com.au//schools-might-have-reopened-but-di

20.01.2022 Thank you again to all our donors for providing good quality used laptops for former refugee students and their families, assisting them to complete their studies, connect with local services as well as their families overseas. This will definitely make a difference for families struggling to get by. Thank you to Dave, Will and Cate for all your excellent support.

19.01.2022 Hussein Oso is from Sinjar, Iraq which came under attack from ISIS in 2014. Close family members of his were murdered and others kidnapped for ransom. It has been a terrible experience for the family, who finally arrived in Coffs Harbour, NSW in December 2017. They are so happy to now be in Coffs Harbour. With Sanctuary’s help, including finding the position and taking him for an interview, Hussein has found work locally as a barber. He is very popular with clients and happy ...to be working again. Through the support of his employer, Greg Edwards of the Shearing Shed in Toormina, he has got his Certificate 3 in Barbering. Navigating how to get the qualification was difficult to understand from the view point of a non-English Speaking background Refugee from Iraq, but through patience and careful analysis, Greg was able to assist his new employee to qualify as a Barber, through an online service & support. https://youtu.be/4GdKw-iEOYE

19.01.2022 As part of Sanctuary's Advice and Support program, we work with businesses to find ways to reduce their costs. Here is one wonderful comment that we received: "Wow! Thank you Sanctuary for showing me how to cut my electricity bill in half. I am so happy about this !"... Ibire, owner of Syrian Restaurant, Rozana Charcoal Chicken

18.01.2022 This is a great resource for refugees and migrants needing info on the Corona Virus and useful for other agencies as well: https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/covid-19-update-for-refu/ There are translated resources which can be used for people from many language backgrounds.

17.01.2022 A great article about the demand for interpreters for Yazidi people: https://www.abc.net.au//high-demand-for-interpret/12529840

16.01.2022 Win a great raffle prize and support Sanctuary's work with refugees: https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=dy8mu Draw date: May 30, 2021 Prizes available for use in Coffs Harbour, NSW.... Thanks for your support!

16.01.2022 @AusCRSI The #Community Support Program represents a market-driven outsourcing and privatisation of Australia’s #refugee resettlement priorities and commitments: https://t.co/lYZXTfaOvR #savethehumanitarianprogram

15.01.2022 Sanctuary has been welcoming refugees to Australia for over 30 years. Today is the Internaional Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and we encourage all of the wider community to look for ways that they can be more inclusive of people from a refugee or migrant backgrounds. Racial discrimination can only exist when people are willing to accept generalizations and stereotypes instead of getting to know migrants or refugees as people with challenges, dreams and aspirations just like them. Let's all be kinder to everyone in these challenging times. Let's look for ways to support each other rather than looking for someone or some group to blame for circumstances that may be out of our control.

15.01.2022 The NSW Government, in conjunction with RMIT University is offering fully-funded 13-week online interpreting courses. The first online course will run between June and September 2020. Successful candidates from new and emerging communities, or with languages where there is a critical need, will be eligible to become Recognised Practicing Interpreters with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Graduates will receive mentoring from Mult...icultural NSW and will be employed on the Multicultural NSW Interpreter Panel. For more information and for eligibility criteria please visit the Multicultural NSW website. To register for this program, click here: https://form.jotform.com/200618293737863

15.01.2022 We are so proud to have the support of wonderful organisations like Crescent Foundation.

14.01.2022 Thanks so much to St Augustine's School and St Francis Xavier, Woolgoolga for the wonderful donation of recycled laptops to be provided to former refugee students and their families within the Coffs Harbour community. Your support is sincerely appreciated. Thanks so much to Dustin and David for your help. We look forward to making an impact for struggling students and their families on the coast. #empowerrefugees #bridgingthedigitaldivide #equalaccess #refugees

14.01.2022 There is a great urgency for reasonable good quality laptops to donate to lower-income families from refugee backgrounds as expressed in this great article: https://www.sbs.com.au//three-kids-and-no-computer-the-fam If your business can assist please get in touch via our website: https://www.sanctuaryaustraliafoundation.org.au/contact-us/

14.01.2022 Sanctuary Australia Foundation Inc., will be at the Bellingen show this Saturday and Sunday selling Sanctuary t-shirts, cards and tea towels. It is a sustainable, inclusive community event which reflects the past, celebrates the present and looks to the future. A big thank you to our board members who will be running the stall. Get your tickets here:... https://www.bellingenshow.com.au/ See more

14.01.2022 Some useful scam information in multiple languages: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au//tools-resou/in-your-language

13.01.2022 Despite the chaos that Coronavirus has brought to local businesses and charities, Sanctuary has continued to work hard to assist former refugees. We receive donations of good quality used laptops which are reset and recycled and provided to assist humanitarian entrants and their families. Please get in contact today if you or your organisation has a working good-quality laptop that you can donate. We work with migrants who need help as they seek work locally, and provide adv...ice and help to those who want to start their own new business, once ready to do so. We also provide assistance with various aspects of sponsorship for refugees who already have direct family within Australia. #community #bridgingthedigitaldivide #migrantsintobusiness #refugee #sponsorship

13.01.2022 An important notification from Services Australia:

13.01.2022 Are you thinking of upgrading to a new family tablet/ipad this Christmas? We know some people who would greatly appreciate the one you have. Please consider donating your used (reasonably good quality - less than 5 yrs old) one to Sanctuary's Computer Aid program. We have former refugee families with young children who would love to have these devices especially over the long summer school holidays. Sanctuary is happy to help you securely reset/wipe the devices but please remember to remove all passwords and your Apple ID if applicable. Also, if an Apple device please remove it from your Apple account: https://appleid.apple.com/

13.01.2022 With the help of our supporters, volunteers and donors, Sanctuary continues to provide donated recycled laptops for former refugees who are students in Coffs Ha...rbour, NSW. Technology is a vital connection for these students who are learning English and need to restart their lives again in Australia. If you are part of a company, school, university or government department please consider donating your used, good quality laptops to Sanctuary to provide to refugee students. Thank you!

12.01.2022 We would like to say a big thank you to I-MED Radiology Network for their recent donation of recycled laptops, assisting former refugee students and their families to stay connected (during Covid especially) to their teachers and other students, government and local service providers. The families were truly appreciative of these wonderful gifts. We would also like to show our appreciation to the Department of Education for their support by providing laptop bags to go with the machines. #BridgingTheDigitalDivide #RefugeesWelcome #education #educationmatters #RefugeesAreCourageous #refugees #australia #equityandaccess #inclusionmatters

12.01.2022 "Thank you, I am so grateful to Sanctuary who saved me $600. on the renewal of my car insurance, with the same coverage". RH, former humanitarian entrant from Syria Sanctuary continues to assist former refugees with trying to find the best deals on car insurance and other utilities as part of our Advice and Support program.

11.01.2022 Thanks to St.Augustines Primary School St Francis Xavier, Woolgoolga and St. Mary's, Bowraville for their wonderful donation of second-hand computers for refugee students and their families in Coffs Harbour. Students are now able to keep up with their studies from home and their families are able to access vital educational and Government services online. If your organisation is able to assist with donations of working laptops or Macbooks please get in touch via our website https://www.sanctuaryaustraliafoundation.org.au/contact-us/

10.01.2022 Thank you to Zach for donating this computer to 15 year old Zam who arrived with his family in February. Zam (pictured), originally from Myanmar and wants to be an engineer when he finishes school and loves playing soccer. Thank to Dave for repairing the track pad. Students like these need our support to enable them to keep up with their school work especially during Covid-19.... . . . . . . . . #refugees #computers #laptops #donations See more

10.01.2022 Sanctuary would like to thank all its generous donors as it continues to help bridge the digital divide by providing newly arrived refugee students and their families with laptops.

10.01.2022 Achmed’s brother served the Coalition forces in Afghanistan and became a target when the Taliban seized power. He fled with his wife and two young children to Pakistan, and after being granted an Australian humanitarian visa and receiving an interest-free travel loan from Sanctuary, was able to settle in Australia with his family. This World Refugee Day, please consider a donation that will help us continue our vital work reuniting refugee families in Australia. You can read more about our other programs and support our work here: https://www.sanctuaryaustraliafoundation.org.au/about/

09.01.2022 Thanks so much to Graham from CHS Training for taking the time to sit down with one of our clients and help him to get his white card for the construction industry. It is people like Graham that make all the difference for English as a second language speakers.

09.01.2022 Please be aware of this scam and make sure that vulnerable community members such as non-English speakers are made aware of this and other scams: https://au.finance.yahoo.com//ato-fake-tax-debt-013939629.

09.01.2022 "Thanks so much for the laptop. It has helped me with my English studies and to connect with other resources." From Dan, former Ethiopian refugee, Coffs Harbour

07.01.2022 Sanctuary needs your help to ensure equal access to education for refugee students during the COVID-19 crisis. With many students from refugee backgrounds currently out of school, demand for laptops has never been higher. Sanctuary is seeking good quality second-hand laptops from companies to donate to students so that they can keep up with their schoolwork during this time. Can your company help us out? Link to contact form in bio. ... #covid19 #educationequality #refugeesmatter #sanctuary #appeal #NGO #nonforprofit #coronacrisis #education #onlinelearning #crisisappeal #refugees #education See more

07.01.2022 Happy 80th Birthday to our wonderful Sanctuary Patron Jack Thompson! Jack is a great speaker and supporter of our work with refugees, and was featured on Sanctuary's national TV advertisement (awarded by SBS in 2018) Best wishes from us all at Sanctuary!... Photo: Jack Thompson at a fundraiser for Sanctuary's work talking with Nyitur who was assisted to come to Australia by Sanctuary.

07.01.2022 Many refugees are experiencing hardship and trauma being separated from their loved ones overseas and have to support them both financially and mentally. Cate, a volunteer migration agent working with Sanctuary describes their desperate situation: https://www.sanctuaryaustraliafoundation.org.au//the-pain/

06.01.2022 TAFE currently has fee-free short online courses available for students during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please see here for more information: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/fee-free-short-courses

06.01.2022 NSW Interpreter Scholarship Program Applications Open Now Applications are now open for people who speak new and emerging and in-demand languages to receive scholarships to become qualified practicing interpreters. People speaking any of the following languages are encouraged to apply:... Acholi, Bari, Chin (Tedim), Chinese (Hakka), Dinka, Ewe, Fijian, Fullah, Hakka (Timorese), Hmong, Karen, Kayah, Khmer, Kirundi, Krio, Malayalam, Mongolian, Mun (Chin), Nuer, Oromo, Samoan, Somali, Tetum, Tibetan, Tigrinya and Tongan. Recipients will benefit from subsidised training at TAFE NSW and the University of NSW and course graduates will be eligible to become Recognised Practicing Interpreters with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Visit: https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au//nsw-interpreter-scholars

06.01.2022 Thank you so much to Dianne for donating these recycled laptops. Also, thanks to our wonderful volunteer Cate for her kind assistance in getting them to Coffs Harbour. :-) We look forward to receiving these computers as there is a family of 7 (including 3 teenagers) waiting for a computer for their kids so they can complete their school work and access vital support services. We also have a long waiting list of families. If you are a business with reasonably good quality laptops that you can donate, please consider donating them to recently arrived refugee families doing it tough. Get in contact via our website: https://www.sanctuaryaustraliafoundation.org.au/contact-us/

05.01.2022 Moyad was very grateful to receive a donated recycled laptop through Sanctuary's Computer Aid Program to help him with his school work. We would like to thank ETC - Employment and Training for this wonderful gift. Moyad, originally from Iraq, enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, reading and writing. He wants to be a doctor when he grows up :-) Thanks to Infoxchange for providing Microsoft Office 2010.

05.01.2022 We are excited that the Government has decided to make English language education more of a priority for refugees in our communities. It cannot be taken for granted that it takes time to learn a language, an essential tool for better settlement outcomes such as further study and finding work. Read more here: https://www.google.com.au//ab20e593-ecc5-4a34-a87b-aa239ac

05.01.2022 A story demonstrating how Australia’s ill-designed and internationally condemned system has put a family through hell. Thankfully the family are safely resettled in Canada and have a chance at a new life. https://www.theguardian.com//finally-a-life-canada-comes-t

04.01.2022 Thanks to Monty for providing this recycled Lenovo laptop for a large Burmese family who’ve recently arrived in Australia. If you can donate a good quality laptop to assist newly arrived families it is sincerely appreciated. Many refugee students don’t have computer access during the covid-19 outbreak which is vital to completing their education. If you or your company can donate laptops, please get in contact via our website: https://www.sanctuaryaustraliafoundation.org.au/contact-us/

04.01.2022 Happy International Women's Day for yesterday! Sanctuary Australia Foundation supports former refugee girls and women to bridge the digital divide, by providing those newly arrived students to our country with access to technology.

03.01.2022 An Ethiopian man, Girma, has been finally reunited with his family, thanks to an interest-free travel loan provided by Sanctuary’s donors! Girma was in Dadaab Refugee Camp for 10 years before coming to Australia. Read more about his story: https://www.sanctuaryaustraliafoundation.org.au//ethiopia/

03.01.2022 Applications are now open for Native Burmese Language Speakers. Do you speak Burmese? If so, we would like to hear from you. The National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (trading as NAATI) is the national standards and accreditation body for translators and interpreters in Australia. We currently have casual work opportunities for native Burmese speakers to work as Role-players.... Role-players are essential to interpreter certification tests, where real-life interpreting situations are simulated. For further information about being a Role-player for NAATI, visit https://www.naati.com.au/about-us/work-with-us/role-players/ To Apply: Send a maximum of two-pages (cover letter and CV) outlining your skills and experience and quoting reference: BUR1102 to [email protected] Skills required to be successful in this role include: Must be bilingual Ability to read and write in Burmese Good performance ability Clear speaking ability Ability to work as part of a team in a respectful manner Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and security requirements set by NAATI Availability to take on role-playing assignments assigned by NAATI which will generally be during business hours (Mon Fri, 8.30am to 4.30pm). Acting skills are vital to the success of this role. In return, we offer an excellent hourly rate of $46.96 per hour incl. casual loading. Applications close 21 August 2020 Please feel free to share this opportunity with your community.

03.01.2022 Thanks to PLC Armidale (Official) for this amazing support!

02.01.2022 Thanks to Cate, a pro bono lawyer who has been assisting our humanitarian entrant clients with their visa sponsorships. She spent the day in our office yesterday meeting with clients referred by Sanctuary. Thank you so much Cate for your tireless efforts to help former refugees and their families overseas.

02.01.2022 Technology is vitally important for refugee students and their families during this challenging time especially. Learning a new language is a huge barrier to further education and employment opportunities. Laptops can assist in conquering this mammoth task. We have continued to support recently arrived refugees with donations of recycled laptops. Thanks so much to Dave for his support. Thank you to all the individuals and organisations who support us.

02.01.2022 Thank you for all those schools, companies and individuals who have provided good quality used laptops and devices for former refugee students and their families. Thank you to Colliers Charitable Fund for continuing to support this valuable program.

02.01.2022 Lydia, originally from Myanmar, was one of many recent recipients of a recycled laptop from Sanctuary. She and her family have only been in Australia less than a year. This computer will help them to connect with English resources and with service providers. Thanks to all of our supporters and funders. #bridgingthedigitaldivide #refugees #learningenglish #refugeeswelcome

01.01.2022 Thanks to Grant Lawler from Aquatic Tutoring Australia , Hussein Oso, a former refugee is now becoming a strong swimmer and is feeling good about himself, while keeping fit at the same time. Please watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd88Xx1kH4o&feature=youtu.be Follow them on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AquaticTutoring Sanctuary has also previously helped Hussein to find work (see the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch ).