SCARF Refugee Support in Wollongong, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

SCARF Refugee Support

Locality: Wollongong, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4224 8646

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25.01.2022 Thanks to recent funding from Multicultural NSW in response to COVID-19 SCARF is looking to hire a person-centred family case worker. SCARF Refugee Support is a volunteer-powered community organisation that supports people from refugee backgrounds settling in the Illawarra by creating connections and generating opportunities to build a sense of belonging; promote inclusion; and empower individuals and families to lead independent lives. The Family Case Worker is responsible ...for: coordinating referrals and requests for assistance (triage) providing case managed support to SCARF community members and their families assessed as having complex needs or requiring additional supports. support the allocation and delivery of services provided by trained SCARF volunteers across SCARF programs such as befriending, tutoring and employment support. We are seeking a highly motivated professional and you will ideally possess: relevant tertiary qualifications (Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Welfare) experience in providing compassionate casework support to people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and/or who have experienced complex trauma ability to develop policies & procedures to improve client outcomes high level interpersonal and communication skills excellent rapport building and relationship management skills ability to facilitate, maintain and manage good working relationships between staff, volunteers, stakeholders and with refugee community members strong organisational and time management skills with a capacity to manage own tasks and priorities effectively with minimal supervision. SCHADS Award L4 Part Time (28 hrs p/wk) to June 2021 with the possibility of extension. You must have or be able to obtain a current National Police and Working with Children clearance. Download the Position Description here: www.scarfsupport.org.au/family-case-worker-cald-pd/ Initial enquiries may be directed to Pippa Rendel on 02 4224 8646 or at [email protected]. To apply please email a copy of your CV with a covering application letter addressing how you specifically meet the required qualifications, experience, knowledge & skills. Applications should be sent to [email protected] by COB Thursday 24 September 2020.

25.01.2022 Join SCARF as the new administrative assistant. This is a 30-hour per-week role starting in January 2021. You will be provide general administrative and office management support including basic bookkeeping (Xero) and Salesforce NFP CRM data entry and management, executive support for CEO, Board and management team. You will be stakeholder and client facing engagement including first point of contact. Applications close COB Thursday 10 December 2020.

24.01.2022 Happy #NAIDOC Week! The theme this year is Heal Country. Country is more than a place. Country is family, kin, law, lore, ceremony, traditions, and language. Healing Country means embracing First Nation’s cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australia's national heritage.... The right to protect Country and culture is fundamental. Destruction and desecration of our sacred lands or ancient sites - some of the oldest human occupation sites on the planet is an enormous loss for both our nation and the world. But to truly heal Country we have more to do: www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/2021-theme #NAIDOC2021 #NAIDOCWeek #HealCountry

24.01.2022 We have reduced our keep cups down to $20. Plastic coffee cups and support refugee entrants at the same time! Standard medium size (354ml) with a glass brew cup base. Cups can be collected from Balinese Spice Magic Restaurant and Catering 5:30pm - 9pm Tuesdays to Saturdays and lunchtime Fridays and Saturdays.... Please email [email protected] to order and pay for your cup before you collect.

24.01.2022 Congratulations, Uwitonze! The SCARF L2P mentoring program is one of the longest running programs. It is also one of our most popular programs. Following a hiatus of three months due to COVID-19, we have just re-started this program. After lots of preparations and discussions we re-started L2P with each mentor and driver to wear a mask during lessons and have access to hand sanitiser for the duration of the journey. ... The Roads and Maritime Services has re-started testing on 1 July. And last week, Uwitonze passed his test. Congratulations!

22.01.2022 Are you looking for commercial cleaning (office, club, pub), carpet cleaning, window cleaning, end of lease cleaning, new house and renovation house cleaning or aged care cleaning? Kihn has been cleaning in the Illawarra for nine years and finally started April Cleaning in 2018. He services Wollongong and Nowra. For more information, visit www.aprilcleaning.com.au or call 0426 259 317

20.01.2022 The latest at SCARF | August 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/scarfsupport/august_2020

20.01.2022 Please join us in thanking Lindsay, our program manager, for the hard work, heart and soul she has put into SCARF, and in wishing her all the best for her new role. After four impactful years leading SCARFs volunteer program Lindsay, is moving on. We are so very grateful to Lindsay for all that she has done for the SCARF community. She will be greatly missed and, as we say farewell, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on her significant contribution. Over the l...ast four years, Lindsay has embodied the essence of SCARF by being a great friend, support and mentor to so many members of the SCARF family - volunteers, community and staff members, alike. With a passion for volunteer management that is second to none, Lindsay led the development and implementation of the volunteer management framework that has allowed us to support our team of volunteers, and to grow the programs and activities we run. Lindsay is moving on to a new role with our friends over at Green Connect, where she will combine her passion for supporting refugee families and mobilising volunteers with her academic background in environmental conservation. We are excited to think of what great new things they will be able to achieve with Lindsay on the team to support them.

20.01.2022 Are your piano skills top notch? Beethoven? Freddie Mercury? Lady Gaga? Would you like to impart your knowledge? A SCARF community member is looking for free piano lessons. They are happy to learn in person or via Zoom. Get in touch! [email protected]. ... Photo by Jordan Whitfield via Unsplash.

19.01.2022 Beach volleyball is on at 5pm today at North Beach. See you there!

19.01.2022 Do you know anyone who is interested in volunteering for SCARF? We have many opportunities available. At the moment, a lot of our programs are carried out remotely, but some are face to face with risk reduction practices in place, like our L2P driver mentoring program. For more information visit www.scarfsupport.org.au/volunteer... Applications close Monday 31 August.

18.01.2022 Teachers, book a diversity and inclusion session with SCARF so that your students can walk in another persons shoes, connecting them with the experiences refugee entrants face. This is the time to challenge misconceptions, build empathy and encourage inclusion. We are back for term three!... Book a school session today: [email protected].

18.01.2022 SCARF is pleased to announce that last night the decision to merge with MCCI - Supporting Multicultural Communities Since 1975 was voted in at the Extraordinary SCARF Board meeting. After 15 years of supporting newly arrived refugees in the Illawarra, the Board of SCARF actively sought to join with a like-minded organisation to provide greater financial stability and secure the long-term future of SCARF’s highly valued community programs. SCARF Chair Kath McCollim said she w...as delighted that members supported the merger proposal at last night’s special meeting. As a very well-regarded service provider to migrant communities, MCCI is the ideal organisation for SCARF to merge with in fact we’ve already worked together on many projects, Ms McCollim said. Read more below.

18.01.2022 MCCI - Supporting Multicultural Communities for 45 Years is hosting this swimathon with Northern Stars Swim School on December 5 from 12.30-3pm. Water safety education and drowning prevention could not be more important especially in the Illawarra. Suited to most ages and levels, you set your own target for number of laps (including distance) and collect sponsorship to help motivate you on the day. A fundraising sausage sizzle and cake stall will also be operating at the event. Every dollar raised will go towards water safety and learn to swim programs for migrants and refugees new to the Illawarra. This event is open to anyone - so spread the word! To register, scan the QR code and follow the easy steps. Questions can be directed to the MCCI by phoning 4229 7566 or emailing [email protected].

16.01.2022 When Jules isnt running Balinese Spice Magic, she is a Champion of Welcome for SCARF! You too can be a Champion! Shirts, keep cups and bags are available to purchase from Balinese Spice Magic Restaurant and Catering. Bags: $15, keep cups: $20 and shirts: $20 (limited sizes)... Available to purchase Tues - Sat 5:30pm - 9pm and Fri - Sat 12pm - 2pm.

16.01.2022 How do you build understanding in your school? Book a diversity and inclusion session with SCARF so that your students can walk in another persons shoes, connecting them with the experiences refugee entrants face. This is the time to challenge misconceptions, build empathy and encourage inclusion.... Training can be delivered online. Book a school session today: [email protected].

15.01.2022 Are you interested in becoming a SCARF befriender? Unless youve experienced building a new life in an unfamiliar place, its hard to imagine the value of a local friend. Find out more: https://www.scarfsupport.org.au/volunteer/

14.01.2022 SCARF Refugee Support has been subcontracted by Settlement Services International - SSI to deliver the Refugee Employment Support Program (RESP) in the Illawarra. RESP addresses the challenges that are experienced by many former refugees and asylum seekers in finding long term skilled employment opportunities. The RESP is a four-year $22 million initiative by the NSW Government, managed by the NSW Department of Education. RESP works at a local level to provide targeted job re...adiness programs, work experience pathways and support opportunities for former refugees and asylum seekers to secure meaningful employment. It is anticipated that RESP will assist up to 6,000 refugees and 1,000 asylum seekers across Western Sydney and Illawarra, the areas where a majority of refugees settle in NSW. While SCARF has been providing employment readiness support to our community members for some time this is a milestone moment for SCARF, it is the first time we have accessed government funding to support and expand this much needed area of our work. We are thrilled for the opportunity to continue to develop our employment support programs and provide practical and meaningful opportunities for further training and local employment at what we know is a difficult time for many. Thank you to SSI for this opportunity. We look forward to ramping up this project.

13.01.2022 Have you started the conversation about diversity and inclusion in your workplace? Harmony Week (15-21 March) is a great time to start. Book a diversity and inclusion session with SCARF so that members of your organisation can walk in another person’s shoes, connecting them with the experiences refugee entrants face. ... This is the time to challenge misconceptions, build empathy and encourage inclusion. Our presentations are #COVIDSafe. Book a session today: [email protected]. #everyonebelongs

12.01.2022 SCARF is hiring! Thanks to recent funding from Multicultural NSW in response to COVID-19, SCARF is looking to hire a person-centred family case worker. Please share in your networks. This is part time position until June 2021 with the possibility of extension.

11.01.2022 What's a job worth? Today is the last day to donate before the end of the financial year. All donations are tax deductible. Donate today: https://www.givenow.com.au/appeal

11.01.2022 Big shout out to Balinese Spice Magic Restaurant and Catering, they will be our collection point for the next round of Champions of Welcome orders. If you would like to put your order in, please do so before the end of the week. Grab yourself a lovely shirt that tells the world about SCARF. All the shirts are a regular fit, with a crew neck made from 100% combed cotton and pre-shrunk to minimise shrinkage.... The following sizes are available: Women: XS, S, M, L, XL (red, charcoal and orange) Men: S, M, L, XL (charcoal and orange) PRICE: $25 Youth Tee: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 (red) Kids Tee: 2, 4, 6 (red) PRICE: $20 Call 02 4224 8646 or email [email protected] to order and make a payment. Shirts can be posted if you would prefer postage, for $9. Please allow up to four weeks for shirts to arrive.

11.01.2022 NSW lockdown extended until Friday, 16 July, including Shellharbour and Wollongong.

11.01.2022 The biggest news in Warrawong this week is that Bunnings is moving to a new location in Kembla Grange. During their cleanout, Bunnings kindly offered SCARF, as a local charity and supporter, a box of cleaning and sanitising equipment. Thank you, Bunnings Warehouse Australia. This equipment will go a long way in ensuring our surfaces are clean when delivering face-to-face programs in the coming months.

10.01.2022 Order your Champions of Welcome shirt by Friday 4 September to avoid disappointment. Grab yourself a lovely shirt that tells the world about SCARF. All the shirts are a regular fit, with a crew neck made from 100% combed cotton and pre-shrunk to minimise shrinkage. The following sizes are available:... Women: XS, S, M, L, XL (red, charcoal and orange) Men: S, M, L, XL (charcoal and orange) PRICE: $25 Youth Tee: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 (red) Kids Tee: 2, 4, 6 (red) PRICE: $20 Call 02 4224 8646 or email [email protected] to order and make a payment. Shirts can be posted at the standard rate or collected from Balinese Spice Magic, 130 Keira Street Wollongong. Please allow up to four weeks for shirts to arrive.

10.01.2022 Oh no! Did you forget to submit your SCARF volunteer application? You still have till the end of the day to submit. Phew! Join us now: www.scarfsupport.org.au/volunteer

09.01.2022 Join us for 5x5 community walks to celebrate International Women's Day in collaboration with Healthy Cities Illawarra Inc Registrations essential: http://gong5x5.eventbrite.com.au/

08.01.2022 Today 30 June is the last day to take advantage of the 50% discount in the SCARF shop. Take 50% off keep cups, bags and gift cards. Discount applied at checkout. Shop: www.scarfsupport.org.au/shop

08.01.2022 Its that time of the year again! Want to volunteer with SCARF? We are doing things a little differently this time. Check out our volunteering page for more information: www.scarfsupport.org.au/volunteer/

07.01.2022 The latest at SCARF | July 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/scarfsupport/july_2021

07.01.2022 SCARF is excited to announce that Homework Club for primary school children from refugee backgrounds in years 4 - 6 will be starting up 10 February at Wollongong Library. Children need to register before attending with the following information: - Full Name of Child - Age of Child... - Year at school - Parent name - Parent mobile Please share with your networks. For more information, please contact [email protected].

07.01.2022 Beach volleyball on tomorrow at North Beach from 5pm - 7pm. Come on down and have some fun with our community, volunteers and friends.

07.01.2022 Wednesday 30 June is the last day to take advantage of the 50% discount in the SCARF shop. Take 50% off keep cups, bags and gift cards. Discount applied at checkout. Shop: www.scarfsupport.org.au/shop

06.01.2022 Last month SCARF held its second Let’s Lead retreat day at the PCYC Wollongong. The day's focus was on helping young people to increase their understanding and awareness of belonging. SCARF volunteer Nikki began the day with some drama games that helped everyone get to know each and feel comfortable. Everyone had fun playing the drama games and some discovered they were very good at it. Cameron from Explore Discover Act led the rest of the event with some amazing icebreaker... games that helped young people work together in teams reinforcing the importance of belonging. Take away from the day: "In order to belong there is a need for caring, listening and helping each other. Special thanks to Cameron and Nikki for leading the event.

06.01.2022 Volunteer Spotlight: Janice, Let's Chat Coordinator We are thrilled to announce that Janice will be taking on the role of the Let's Chat volunteer coordinator starting shortly. Janice has been volunteering with SCARF since February this year, after having retired from her career as an accountant last year. ... Not only has Janice been a reliable and regular face at Let's Chat on Fridays, but she has been helping behind the scenes with our online database, a huge job that we are very, very thankful for. Janice comes to SCARF having previously befriended a family on their settlement journey through IMS. She enjoys the connection and community spirit that comes with volunteering at SCARF and is excited to get started. Please join us in welcoming Janice.

06.01.2022 Elizabeth, SCARF community member, has been volunteering for the NSW SES for two years in the Multicultural Liaison Unit. We are super proud of Elizabeth, and very thankful to the SES for all the hard work they carry out, especially at the moment, with extreme weather events, such as the recent floods.

05.01.2022 Now more than ever we need to keep the conversation going about mental health #reachout

05.01.2022 We would like to extend a big thanks to Wollongong Auto Excellence. They keep the L2P driver mentoring car in tip top shape and the service there is always second to none. Thank you! If you are looking for a local mechanic, please contact them.... 4226 5550 4 Glebe Street, Wollongong

03.01.2022 Former refugee and actor (and SCARF community member) Burhan tells Cate Blanchett his story of hardship to hope. Please watch and share :)

03.01.2022 Become a SCARF volunteer! Applications closing soon. We need new volunteers to become:... Driver mentors SCARF befrienders Office and program administration Resume writing and job application assistant Apply before COB 31 August. www.scarfsupport.org.au/volunteer

02.01.2022 Please share in your networks. Thanks to recent funding from Multicultural NSW in response to COVID-19, SCARF is looking to hire a person-centred family case worker. The Family Case Worker is responsible for:... coordinating referrals and requests for assistance (triage) providing case managed support to SCARF community members and their families assessed as having complex needs or requiring additional supports. supporting the allocation and delivery of services provided by trained SCARF volunteers across SCARF programs such as befriending, tutoring and employment support. This role is based in Wollongong and requires some flexible working hours. To apply please email a copy of your CV with a covering application letter addressing how you specifically meet the required qualifications, experience, knowledge & skills. Applications close COB 28 September 2020.

02.01.2022 During Refugee Week, our diversity and inclusion team delivered the SCARF Culture and Diversity in the Classroom workshop to Woonona High School. The feedback was amazing! Thank you for having us. "The SCARF team was amazing. The Culture and Diversity in the Classroom program was highly engaging and provided students with an invaluable experience to learn, ask questions safely and broaden their understanding of the complex and nuanced issue of displacement, the global refuge...e crisis and Australia's governmental policies. The program also equip students with a range of useful ways to take action themselves and be forces for positive cultural change. The students said that they "loved" the experience and that it thoroughly enhanced their study". Michael Harwood, Teacher - Woonona High School

02.01.2022 What do you love about the Illawarra Shoalhaven region? How do you see the future of the region? The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment recently launched The Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan which provides vision and direction to address needs for land use, housing, jobs, infrastructure, a healthy environment, access to green spaces and connected communities for the next 20 years. The Regional Plan is the NSW Government blueprint to ensure the ongoing prosperi...ty and growth of the region that is made up of the Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, and Shoalhaven local government areas. They spoke with prominent people in the Illawarra including SCARF CEO, Pippa, and SCARF community member, Htjaru, to hear what they love about the region, their first impressions, and their vision for the future. Watch the video below.

02.01.2022 SCARF is looking for a program manager who is an expert in managing programs in social and community services. Working collaboratively with staff and volunteers, you will identify, design, pitch, manage and improve SCARF programs. This role is part time. Applications close 13 December.

01.01.2022 "I am grateful for..." The Grateful Portrait Project invites young people 12-24 years to upload a photo and complete the statement, "I am grateful for..." Wollongong Council is inviting young people from across Wollongong to share photographs that show what theyre grateful for and reflect on what 2020 has been like for them.... They will choose 18 images to be exhibited on large panels in Crown Street Mall during this years holiday season. If you dont have access to a camera, dont worry - you can still take part! They are offering some free portrait sessions with a professional photographer on Saturday 19 September.

01.01.2022 SCARF has been nominated for the Greater Bank community funding program and we need your vote. Voting is easy. Click on the arrow under our organisation name. One vote per IP address per hour. Vote now: www.greater.com.au/greaterillawarra