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SCARF facilitates a range of targeted programs to help refugee entrants navigate the practical and personal challenges of resettlement. We're independent, community-focused and volunteer-powered.

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Run for SCARF in 2018: City2Surf, SMH Half-Marathon & Tough Mudder
Run for SCARF in 2018: City2Surf, SMH Half-Marathon & Tough Mudder
Posted on January 31, 2018
January News: SES and Legal Aid Collaborations, Grant Successes & More
January News: SES and Legal Aid Collaborations, Grant Successes & More
Posted on January 30, 2018
Yasmin’s Story – From Learning English to HSC Success
Yasmin’s Story – From Learning English to HSC Success
Posted on December 13, 2017
14 Community Members Graduate from Road Safety Mentoring Program
14 Community Members Graduate from Road Safety Mentoring Program
Posted on December 13, 2017
Opening Night Success: 140 Join Us in Celebrating Art, Culture & Community
Opening Night Success: 140 Join Us in Celebrating Art, Culture & Community
Posted on November 06, 2017
The Race to Citizenship – A Story from the SCARF Community
The Race to Citizenship – A Story from the SCARF Community
Posted on October 14, 2017
Art4Refugees 2017: Opening Night Line-up Announced!
Art4Refugees 2017: Opening Night Line-up Announced!
Posted on October 11, 2017
Sediqah’s Poems
Sediqah’s Poems
Posted on October 11, 2017
SCARF Welcomes Three Bilingual Community Workers in Newly Created Roles
SCARF Welcomes Three Bilingual Community Workers in Newly Created Roles
Posted on October 10, 2017
“Compassion and kindness are paramount to me”: Artists support refugee entrants through Art4Refugees 2017
“Compassion and kindness are paramount to me”: Artists support refugee entrants through Art4Refugees 2017
Posted on October 10, 2017
Volunteer Voices: Volunteers from Refugee Backgrounds
Volunteer Voices: Volunteers from Refugee Backgrounds
Posted on August 24, 2017
Refugee Week 2017: Here’s How We Celebrated!
Refugee Week 2017: Here’s How We Celebrated!
Posted on July 16, 2017
Meet the Champions Making Wollongong a More Welcoming Place
Meet the Champions Making Wollongong a More Welcoming Place
Posted on July 16, 2017
Primary school students from refugee backgrounds supported at Homework Club
Primary school students from refugee backgrounds supported at Homework Club
Posted on June 08, 2017
Garden Helps Burmese Community Connect to Traditions from Home
Garden Helps Burmese Community Connect to Traditions from Home
Posted on June 08, 2017
Our Friendship: April and Bolena
Our Friendship: April and Bolena
Posted on April 20, 2017
Wollongong a ‘destination for safe driving’ for refugee entrants
Wollongong a ‘destination for safe driving’ for refugee entrants
Posted on April 19, 2017
Advice for Young Community Members
Advice for Young Community Members
Posted on March 30, 2017
Harmony Day 2017
Harmony Day 2017
Posted on March 30, 2017
SCARF Welcomes 90 New Volunteers into Strengthened Program
SCARF Welcomes 90 New Volunteers into Strengthened Program
Posted on March 07, 2017
Our 2016 Annual Review is here!
Our 2016 Annual Review is here!
Posted on February 22, 2017
Power to the People: Books to Inspire You in 2017
Power to the People: Books to Inspire You in 2017
Posted on February 01, 2017
Volunteer Voices – Jocelyn Booth
Volunteer Voices – Jocelyn Booth
Posted on January 25, 2017
SCARF Launches ‘Let’s Lead’ Youth Leadership Program
SCARF Launches ‘Let’s Lead’ Youth Leadership Program
Posted on January 25, 2017
‘A Night From The East’ – Our First Women Only Event
‘A Night From The East’ – Our First Women Only Event
Posted on January 19, 2017
Help SCARF win $10,000!
Help SCARF win $10,000!
Posted on December 15, 2016
Elizabeth’s Story
Elizabeth’s Story
Posted on December 07, 2016
SCARF Representatives in the Community
SCARF Representatives in the Community
Posted on December 07, 2016
Missed our Annual General Meeting 2016? Here’s a Recap!
Missed our Annual General Meeting 2016? Here’s a Recap!
Posted on December 07, 2016
SCARF Community Picnic Day & Appreciation Event
SCARF Community Picnic Day & Appreciation Event
Posted on December 07, 2016
Looking to the Future: Employment Support Key to Settlement Success
Looking to the Future: Employment Support Key to Settlement Success
Posted on December 01, 2016
Art4Refugees Junior and Big Fat Smile Workshop
Art4Refugees Junior and Big Fat Smile Workshop
Posted on November 04, 2016
Art4Refugees 2016 is a wrap!
Art4Refugees 2016 is a wrap!
Posted on October 19, 2016
SCARF Farewells L2P Founder and Coordinator, Ted Booth
SCARF Farewells L2P Founder and Coordinator, Ted Booth
Posted on September 28, 2016
SCARF Youth Consultation
SCARF Youth Consultation
Posted on September 28, 2016
Hard Work Pays Off for HSC Students & SCARF Volunteers
Hard Work Pays Off for HSC Students & SCARF Volunteers
Posted on September 25, 2016
SCARF Program Snapshot: Homework Help Centre
SCARF Program Snapshot: Homework Help Centre
Posted on September 15, 2016
Time Poor? You Can Still Help Promote an Atmosphere of Welcome for Former Refugees
Time Poor? You Can Still Help Promote an Atmosphere of Welcome for Former Refugees
Posted on August 03, 2016
Workshop Series: Acting Games & Skills with Eaton Gorge Theatre Company
Workshop Series: Acting Games & Skills with Eaton Gorge Theatre Company
Posted on July 22, 2016
Community Support Helped Make Refugee Week 2016 A Success
Community Support Helped Make Refugee Week 2016 A Success
Posted on July 11, 2016
We’re Launching Social Hangout Nights at Sifters!
We’re Launching Social Hangout Nights at Sifters!
Posted on July 10, 2016
Workshop Series: Belly-Dance For Fun and Fitness
Workshop Series: Belly-Dance For Fun and Fitness
Posted on July 10, 2016
Workshop Series: Bang That Drum – Darbuka Drumming w. Atef Bdrea
Workshop Series: Bang That Drum – Darbuka Drumming w. Atef Bdrea
Posted on July 10, 2016
SCARF Program Snapshot: L2P Driver Mentoring Program
SCARF Program Snapshot: L2P Driver Mentoring Program
Posted on July 05, 2016
SCARF Welcomes Empower Business Partners!
SCARF Welcomes Empower Business Partners!
Posted on July 01, 2016
What’s On In The Illawarra For Refugee Week
What’s On In The Illawarra For Refugee Week
Posted on June 19, 2016
It’s Refugee Week! Here’s Why It’s So Important
It’s Refugee Week! Here’s Why It’s So Important
Posted on June 19, 2016
SCARF Presents: Storytelling with Lillian Rodrigues-Pang
SCARF Presents: Storytelling with Lillian Rodrigues-Pang
Posted on May 13, 2016
SCARF Youth Consultation
SCARF Youth Consultation
Posted on April 22, 2016
SCARF 2015 Review
SCARF 2015 Review
Posted on January 31, 2016
Medal of the Order of Australia
Medal of the Order of Australia
Posted on January 26, 2016
Austi Summerfest 2016
Austi Summerfest 2016
Posted on January 21, 2016
Time to Celebrate!
Time to Celebrate!
Posted on January 20, 2016
SCARF 10th Anniversary
SCARF 10th Anniversary
Posted on January 20, 2016
Play Sports & Get Active
Play Sports & Get Active
Posted on December 01, 2015
Vote for SCARF – help us win $12,000
Vote for SCARF – help us win $12,000
Posted on November 30, 2015
Illawarra Folk Festival for SCARF
Illawarra Folk Festival for SCARF
Posted on November 24, 2015
TAFE Job Skills Free!
TAFE Job Skills Free!
Posted on November 17, 2015
Home Abroad
Home Abroad
Posted on October 09, 2015
Coffee & Conversation
Coffee & Conversation
Posted on October 07, 2015
Funds for Homework Help, and Citizenship Studies
Funds for Homework Help, and Citizenship Studies
Posted on October 07, 2015
SCARF has Moved!
SCARF has Moved!
Posted on August 10, 2015
Trivia for SCARF last night in 2015!
Trivia for SCARF last night in 2015!
Posted on May 11, 2015
SCARF turns 10 this year
SCARF turns 10 this year
Posted on February 07, 2015