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  • Helping refugees and migrants live, learn, work and enjoy community life in Australia.  

    Ben Matthews
    23 September, 2024

  • At the Australian Refugee Association (ARA), we believe in the power of support and opportunity. Our commitment is to provide me

    Scott Henderson
    19 June, 2024

  • A Message from the Board of the Australian Refugee Association Appointment of new CEO   It is my pleasure to introduce our new C

    Ben Matthews
    04 June, 2024

  • Javed, Kadijah and their family came to Australia seeking hope for a new future, and an escape from the trauma of war. But settl

    Ben Matthews
    28 May, 2024

  • A Message from the Board of the Australian Refugee Association Retirement of CEO After more than 6 years of service, Deb Stringe

    Ben Matthews
    25 March, 2024

  • Helping refugees and migrants live, learn, work and enjoy community life in Australia.  

    Ben Matthews
    20 March, 2024

  • As the holiday season approaches, please be advised that our office will be closed over a period of the holiday season. Please n

    Ben Matthews
    14 December, 2023

  • Theresa* hoped for a brighter future in a new country. Better opportunities for her five children, a good education, quality hea

    Ben Matthews
    23 November, 2023

  • Friday 20 October 2023 Statement on Palestine and Israel: We must humanise civilians, condemn violence, and be a place for refug

    Ben Matthews
    01 November, 2023

  • Our Bhutanese Digital Literacy class has been practicing English and developing their computer skills to take the Australian Cit

    Scott Henderson
    03 October, 2023

  • It was great to have Federal MP Mark Butler at ARA yesterday to speak about voting YES in the upcoming referendum and about how

    Ben Matthews
    29 September, 2023

  • ARANAP is a collaboration with STTARS that pairs a Refugee Health Nurse Advocate and Bi-Cultural Case Worker with clients to sup

    Ben Matthews
    29 September, 2023

  • Congratulations to the 2023 Graduates of ARA’s Youth Ambassador Program! There were 37 graduates from Salisbury High School, Cra

    Scott Henderson
    27 September, 2023

  • Congratulations to our volunteer Lucy Shwebeth for receiving a Ramsay Volunteer Recognition award. Lucy has volunteered with ARA

    Scott Henderson
    25 September, 2023

  • Helping refugees and migrants live, learn, work and enjoy community life in Australia.

    Ben Matthews
    19 September, 2023

  • It was great for some of the ARA team to attend the TAFE SA Multicultural Showcase event at the city campus! TAFE SA have a larg

    Scott Henderson
    06 September, 2023

  • The Prime Minister’s launch of the Referendum for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament in Elizabeth yes

    Scott Henderson
    06 September, 2023

  • We are excited that ARANAP, a collaboration with STTARS that pairs a Refugee Health Nurse Advocate and Bi-Cultural Case Worker w

    Scott Henderson
    23 August, 2023

  • Congratulations to Jade from our youth program who recently won an award for her work at the Refugee Week Art Exhibition at the

    William Littleton
    26 July, 2023

  • Have you seen The Defenders on Amazon Prime? A true and compelling story of a Bahrainian refugee fighting for his freedom with a

    William Littleton
    26 July, 2023

  •   It was great to see so many people attend our Refugee Week Souk Market at Tonsley last month to celebrate our community a

    William Littleton
    26 July, 2023

  •     We are excited that Namam Salih, our Family Safety Manager will be presenting at the Making Rights Real Mental Hea

    William Littleton
    26 July, 2023

  • Ten weeks ago, Mariam* was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her husband Elias* has given up his job to care for her and their child

    Ben Matthews
    31 May, 2023

  • Are you looking to learn more about computers and the Internet? Come along to our Digital Literacy Drop-In Centre! Our program a

    Ben Matthews
    20 April, 2023

  • ARA is holding a Skills Development Workshop for young people from a migrant or refugee background aged 15-25 on April 19th. Joi

    Ben Matthews
    30 March, 2023

  • A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our Mini Market last Friday for the City of Salisbury, SA, Australia’s Harmony week

    Ben Matthews
    28 March, 2023

  • Today marks International Women’s Day. Yesterday we took a moment to honour women’s resilience, strength, and creativity e

    Ben Matthews
    08 March, 2023

  • World Refugee Day in the Year of Welcome As part of Refugee Week, ARA will mark World Refugee Day on Saturday June 20 with a liv

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    29 June, 2022

  • As I enter Mariam’s house, I’m greeted with the familiar smell of baked goods cooking in the kitchen, mixed with the fresh scent

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    29 June, 2022

  • Learn bike safety and confidence in our new Bike Workshop, July 17 in Salisbury. Numbers are limited – Register now! Supported b

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    29 June, 2022

  • Arriving in a new country to start a new life is full of challenges and changes like obtaining employment, starting school, stud

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    29 June, 2022

  • ARA Homework Clubs and Hangout/mentoring programs are back operating face-to-face. ARA Homework Clubs operate in Salisbury (Mond

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    29 June, 2022

  • 2020 ARA ORATION THE FUTURE IS INTERCULTURAL THURSDAY 24  SEPTEMBER, 6PM TO 7.15PM, ACST, 6.30PM TO 7.45PM, AEST If you missed t

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    29 June, 2022

  • Moving into a new era… goodbye Underdale With more than 65% of our clients based in the northern suburbs, ARA is merging its Und

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    29 June, 2022

  • Remember how hard homework could be? The questions are difficult, there are time constraints and you don’t have your teacher on

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    29 June, 2022

  • Our award-winning Health Expo is moving online this year. Join us on Tuesday November 24, 10AM to 3PM (ACDT) for a video stream

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    29 June, 2022

  • Give people like Amir the support they need, when they need it most Amir had nothing but the clothes on his back and a basic cam

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    29 June, 2022

  • You make a choice: is it better for me to die walking or die standing still? In the 1990s, the first wave of refugees from the H

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    29 June, 2022

  • ARA Homework Clubs will be returning from Monday the 1st of February, the sessions are located at Salisbury (Mondays), West Croy

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    29 June, 2022

  • it was wonderful to pay tribute recently to the people who shared their stories for our exhibition “New Land, New Hope”. City of

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    29 June, 2022

  • What’s On At ARA – July August September 2021 July Settlement Action Network (SAN) Meeting – via Zoom during SA Lockdown A quart

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    29 June, 2022

  • Like everyone, refugees have their dreams. Right now, the Emergency Support Service is a lifeline for three courageous people in

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    29 June, 2022

  • The long awaited 6th ARA Youth Ambassador Camp in early April has set the scene for a challenging and rewarding year ahead for t

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    29 June, 2022

  • No job. No income. No safety net. Sakina and Ari are desperate. Your kindness today means immediate practical help for Sakina’s

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    29 June, 2022

  • The theme this year for Refugee Week is unity. Never has the need for connection, understanding and cooperation been greater tha

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    29 June, 2022

  • SA COVID Lockdown: Online and Phone Help During Office Closure Due to new restrictions from the SA Lockdown the ARA office won’t

    inkwire-admin-ara
    29 June, 2022

  • Radwa, Hind and Dahlia are the aunties in “Ask Aunty”. Community-led safety videos break new ground The Australian Refugee Assoc

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    29 June, 2022

  • *If you are a member of the Afghan community and would like to attend an information session about migration visas, please call

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    29 June, 2022

  • Lena is afraid, alone and in pain. Her husband, gone. Her house, ransacked by thieves. Her children, terrified in their own home

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    29 June, 2022

  • Please note the ARA office is closed from the 24th of December until Monday 10th January. If your matter is a client-related eme

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    29 June, 2022

  • 2020-21 Annual Report: Helping Refugees Live, Work, Learn, Grow, Connect and Be Safe We are excited to release our 2020-2021 rep

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    29 June, 2022

  • New videos explain COVID-19 vaccination in language ARA has produced new videos in language to share accurate information about

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    29 June, 2022

  • Through the Emergency Support Service you can give Rasida a safe and swift escape from a violent home. When Rasida* attended an

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    29 June, 2022

  • It sounds like ‘office paperwork’ when ARA migration agent Tamara van Mil-Koops (above, right) explains what she does for a job:

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    29 June, 2022

  • Back home, 18-year-old Rami could only dare to dream about a career as an engineer. His family was persecuted for their religiou

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    29 June, 2022

  • Come celebrate Refugee Week with us! The Australian Refugee Association is proud to present a series of Refugee Week events thro

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    29 June, 2022

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    25 June, 2022
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