Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group was founded in 2001, twenty years ago. We are a group of ordinary Australians who remain united by the vision of a compassionate Australia where people seeking refuge and asylum are treated with justice and compassion. We are all volunteers. BMRSG has no particular religious or political affiliation except a commitment to common decency.
We offer friendship and practical support for refugees and those seeking asylum.
We enable refugees to thrive, not just survive as they develop their skills, activities and businesses.
We provide community education on refugee issues and advocate for government policies which reflect the spirit of the 1951 Refugee Convention
Christmas presents to refugee children
Spent on rental assistance
CV’s and job applications
These achievements are only possible due to our wonderful volunteers. Visitors who stay in contact with those seeking asylum in the community and in detention, those who organise and support our Cars for Refuges program, the mentoring and English conversation volunteers, employment assistance team and fundraisers are just some who bring hope to so many.,
Palm Sunday 2021 at Lawson around 150 mountain people from choirs, faith groups, unions and mainline churches joined to demonstrate with placards on the highway with the message of Peace and Justice
Keep up to date on important reports, our submissions to government, other advocacy sites and our latest newsletters.
Due to COVID many refugees have lost their casual jobs. In 2021 we spent $209 000 on refugee support mostly on rent relief and food assistance.
We offer friendship and practical support for refugees and people seeking asylum to enable refugees to thrive, not just survive as they develop their own skills activities and businesses
Click for information on Student Video and Poster Competition 2022
First Prize winner; Aimee Maric from Kindlehill High School
Joint Second Prize winner; Alice Van, Claire Wren, Rachel Kors from Smith’s Hill High School
Joint Second Prize winner; Oscar Finley and Matthew Zielinski from Smith’s Hill High School