Strategic Community Assistance to Refugee Families

Welcome to SCARF

Strategic Community Assistance to Refugee Families (SCARF) is an independent, not-for-profit, community based and incorporated association established to enhance the resettlement process of permanent resident status refugee entrants in the Illawarra Region of NSW.

About SCARF - For a 65 second video about SCARF's activities... [here] (2.7MB .WMV file) ______________________________________________________________________________________

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SCARF Office Hours
Because SCARF's Training & Community Centre is staffed by volunteers it is not open every day. For the current opening hours... [here]

SCARF gratefully acknowledges Temporary Financial Assistance 2009-2011 from the Australian Government to support the SCARF Training & Community Centre.
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Volunteers click here for forms, policies & procedures and resources

Community Members click here for recent news, helpful information, program updates
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Volunteers Needed
SCARF is always in need of more volunteers! At this time we are specifically looking for volunteers willing to be involved as mentors and/or English tutors to adults. Contact Sharyn... [here]

We are also needing extra team members for our "Computers for the Community" Program. Contact Chris... [here] __________________________________________________________________
SCARF Supporters
SCARF appreciates the support received from various companies and organisations which make it possible to run our programs. Details of our supporters... [here]
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The Festival is offering to support local charities through their Community Ticketing Scheme. Buying a Season Ticket to the Fabulous Illawarra Folk Festival 2012 can earn SCARF a commission simply by quoting our code number CPTS3SCARF when purchasing your tickets. More [here]__________________________________________________________________


	Join SCARF! Members play an important role in the development of our programs. Find more about membership

	Make a Donation Show support for the refugee community with a tax deductible donation

	Get Involved Find out about volunteering opportunities with this local charity here

	News and Events Upcoming events for SCARF's members and friends. Plus news and pictures of recent activities

	Contact SCARF To find out more about the work of SCARF, or to offer fundraising ideas, please contact us

CURRENT NEWS

Gracia Ngoy - 2011 Young Citizen of the Year
At Wollongong's Australia Day Awards Dinner held recently SCARF member & volunteer Gracia Ngoy was awarded the prestigious 2011 Young Citizen of the Year award for her work supporting, educating and motivating other young people. Gracia, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is studying journalism at Wollongong University.

At the ceremony the General Manger of Wollongong City Council, David Farmer congratulated Gracia on the award saying "Gracia's commitment and social awareness is a great achievement for a 19 year old student".

Gracia Ngoy

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Computer Lab in SCARF Training & Community Centre
A computer lab has been setup in the SCARF Training & Community Centre to facilitate IT training. As more families receive this technology the demand for training is increasing. If you know someone who could assist with computer training please contact Sharyn with the details... [here]

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To see stories and photos of past activities and events go to Archived Articles... [here]

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