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We are united by the vision of an open hearted Australia where people seeking refuge or asylum are treated with justice and compassion.

The Coronavirus has had a huge impact on the employment and mental health of people seeking asylum who have not been granted permanent residency. As casual workers in low paid jobs, they were amongst the first to lose their jobs.

Since the onset of the Coronavirus, we have found that individuals and households who were managing before have been left with no income at all and have used up their limited savings. The lockdown has also had a very detrimental affect on people’s mental health.

In 2021, BMRSG spent $209 000 on refugee support. Two main areas of assistance stood out:

  • $116 000 on rent relief
  • $38,000 on food assistance

36 families have received practical assistance such as food, rent, phones, and medications.

11 of these families are single parent families headed by women with 21 children between them.

20 people seeking asylum in detention in Australia are in contact with BMRSG. We assist with mobile phones, phone recharging, warm clothing, toiletries, presents for Christmas, advocacy and legal assistance.

Without access to social security payments and denied a chance to work, many refugees and asylum seekers rely wholly on the generosity of others. Your donation can make all the difference.   We ask that you donate to refugees in Australia.

BMRSG is a completely voluntary organisation. Our administration costs are met from our membership fees. 100% of your donation goes to supporting our work with refugees. We want to help you understand what it’s like for new arrivals in our country and how we can help them.

BMRSG will endeavour as soon as possible after a donation is received to provide a receipt, but if an address or email isn’t provided, then we can’t send a receipt unless you ask for it.  

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A regular donor means

  • The knowledge and peace of mind you ARE making a real measurable difference to people’s lives.
  • Providing financial stability and ensuring the ongoing assistance to Refugees under our care.
  • Helping the Blue Mountains Refugee Group continue its vital work.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

 

Who is benefiting from my donation?

Your donations to refugees in Australia are important and they support the projects that help people who have been forced to flee their homes. It’s your contribution that will ensure the survival and health of some of the most vulnerable men, women and children: a young couple about to give birth; a mother of five who doesn’t speak English waiting for a decision on her protection claim; and a family rebuilding their lives through carpentry.

BMRSG cannot accept donations which are explicitly directed to specific people or projects outside our current program of work.

 

Is the money going towards a cause that is recognised as tax-deductible?

If you donate $2, you can claim a tax deduction for the donation. You can learn more here.