Our Patron, Partners & Supporters  
Sharon Bird MP

SCARF is honoured to have Sharon Bird, Federal Member for Cunningham, as our Patron.

Sharon has shown her support for the refugee community in many ways over past years. She fully supports the aims and objectives of SCARF and we appreciate her endorsement.

Sharon was the official guest at the launch of SCARF on 29th October 2005 and delivered a speech in the Federal Parliament to highlight her commitment to our work the following week.
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Our Partners & Supporters
SCARF would like to thank the following for their generous support and contribution towards our programs and services:
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Wollongong City Council continues to generously support SCARF’s bi-weekly Homework Help program through provision of the Tom Thumb room at the City Library during school term.

The room becomes a hub of activity twice a week with students seeking assistance with homework or assignments. They are supported by a pool of skilled and committed volunteers, both from teaching and non-teaching backgrounds.
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WorkVentures is an Australian not-for-profit social enterprise. They aim to be a catalyst for social change by undertaking initiatives that directly empower disadvantaged people to build positive futures. They focus on giving the capacity and tools to create good lives for themselves, such as new skills, access to technology, fulfilling traineeships and sustainable employment. They work in partnership with other organisations that help deliver programs that help individuals in disadvantaged and indigenous communities.
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SCARF acknowledge support from the Scanlon Foundation towards the scoping and design of a recycling intermediate labour market / social enterprise. Funding will allow SCARF and the refugee community to look at the positioning of such a service in the Illawarra, following a successful pilot team at the 2010 Illawarra Folk Festival. The model aims to create “green” work experience and training, cross-cultural opportunities and ultimately employment pathways through refugee participation at local ‘waste free’ events and festivals.
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SCARF acknowledges , with thanks, Armstrong Legal's team members, Mark Youssef (Senior Family Lawyer) and Michal Mantaj (Senior Criminal Lawyer). Community members had requested information on how the law works in Australia, in relation to family matters. This important information at both Family Law and Criminal Law level was thoughtfully presented at a Seminar in March 2010 and very much appreciated by all who attended.

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SCARF gratefully acknowledges the assistance of SCARLET in the production of our Newsletter.
Visit  www.scarletgroup.com
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We appreciate the support of the University of Wollongong Social Club through 2010 Annual Trivia Challenge.
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SCARF acknowledges the great success of the Water Safety and Awareness Campaign for refugee families and international students of the Illawarra planned and implemented by the University of Wollongong’s student Community Impact Team
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SCARF thanks the UOW staff, students and Alumni for the many ways they support our work including:

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SCARF acknowledge support from the Connect Australia Foundation toward the African Women’s Sewing Circle 2010 workshop series. The 7 workshops will enable enterprising participants to refine skills toward unique cross-cultural designs, supported by literacy, business and marketing mentorship and advice.
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We appreciate the computer equipment that ComputerBank Illawarra donate for use in the SCARF 'Computers for the Community' program.
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Evanscorp have generously provided IT support for the development of the SCARF L2P Booking System used for the Learner to Provisional Driver Program (L2P).
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We acknowledge with appreciation the support of Hessel and the team at Hessel Kaan Signs and Neon. Since our launch in October 2005 they have been providing attractive and distinctive signage for all our major events and complementary publicity.
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We acknowledge the support of Illawarra Toyota who have helped us get our latest project "on the road". The SCARF Learner to Provisional Driver (L2P) Program was launched on 15 July 2009. Illawarra Toyota contributed to the purchase of the vehicle and are committed to its ongoing service requirements.
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We acknowledge the support of ACL Pty Ltd who have generously contributed to the SCARF Learner to Provisional Driver (L2P) Program

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We appreciate the support of Harrison's Auto Repairs of 47 Flinders St Wollongong (Phone 4226 2220) for their support of the SCARF 'Wheels on the Road - Workshops for Car Owners'.
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We acknowledge the support of Wollongong Collision Repairs of 95 Gladstone Ave Wollongong who have generously supported the SCARF Learner to Provisional Driver (L2P) Program

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In 2010-2011 SCARF's Homework Help Program will be supported by local clubs, through the CDSE program. We record our sincere thanks to:The Builders Club, Illawarra Leagues Club, Collegians Rugby League Football Club and Dapto Leagues Club
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Barnardos generously provide SCARF with our weekly primary school Homework Help venue in Warrawong.
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We are most appreciative of the computer equipment that Julie and Michael Foye of Kiama Forward Computers donate for use in the SCARF 'Computers for the Community' program.
Kiama Forward Computers, 68 Shoalhaven Street Kiama, Phone 02 4232 3429. Email
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TT Computer Solutions

We are most appreciative of the IT support that Kevin and Jean of TT Computer Solutions provide to the SCARF 'Computers for the Community' program.
TT Computer Solutions, cnr Church & West Sts Wollongong, Phone 4226 6082. Email

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Past Supporters



The IMB Community Foundation supported the research and development of SCARF’s CONNECT program in 2007. This funding allowed SCARF to successfully scope and design a suitable employment assistance program for refugees settling in the Illawarra. The IMB Community Foundation also provided vital education resources towards SCARF’s Homework Help program.

In 2008, the IMB Community Foundation continued their ongoing support of our bi-annual community consultation days, and a new partnership project with the IECC Working directly with the local Refugee community, the CONNECT Community Enterprise Initiatives program will support two exciting enterprise arms (food and arts & crafts) toward long-term social and economic community goals. More info click here
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SESIAHS supported SCARF in the provision of sexual health workshops for refugee youth in the Illawarra during 2007 and 2008. Workshops resulted in the production of a young women's and men's postcard resource, and a peer education poster in 2008. For copies of the resources, please email

In 2008, SESIAHS supported SCARF to conduct a men’s activity: A Day at the Green. The day will include nutrition workshops, community cooking and sports activities. We anticipate this event will be very well attended by members from the predominantly African and Burmese refugee communities. More info here.
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SCARF gratefully acknowledges a specific sponsorship from Gujarat NRE Minerals Limited. The company has only recently been introduced to SCARF and the work of our fabulous team of volunteers and has generously offered to sponsor a “thank you” event for SCARF volunteers, to be held on International Volunteers Day, 5 December.

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The St George Foundation has supported SCARF in 2008 with the funding of a Homework Help Coordinator. This allows the program to further develop and support our fantastic volunteer tutors at the tri-weekly Homework help sessions.
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