A testament to resilience
by Mike Howorth Mani’s life is a testament to resilience. Residing in Toongabbie with his wife and three children, he embarked on... Read More
Our role as community visitors
by Judy Lynch and Guy Power We have been members of BMRSG for close to 10 years. Over this time, most of... Read More
Who are members of BMRSG? – Michael Howorth
An occasional series on some of the very many people who work or have worked with BMRSG over the 22 years we... Read More
Music as activism for refugees and asylum seekers
by Jude Finch On Sunday 6th November an excellent set of musicians underscored the need for urgent attention to refugee and asylum... Read More
How does BMRSG help?
Many of the members of refugee households, supported by BMRSG, suffer from poor health and some suffer with chronic illness. Often this... Read More
Become a volunteer, mentor in schools
by Caroline Moses After retiring from my position as a High School Science teacher, I was keen to become involved in a... Read More
BMRSG Works – A Team Effort
A positive warm hearted story of a need identified by one of the BMRSG Community visitors, of a family in a house with no furniture and a new baby still in hospital, a timely offer of furniture and a feat or organisation by a number of BMRSG volunteers. #BMRSGHelps
BMRSG Helps – From Trauma to Work Opportunities
A little more than a year ago two members of BMRSG met with Aasha (not her real name) who had escaped a horrific situation in India with the help of friends. Once she arrived in Australia she applied for asylum. Aasha was being supported by a STARTTS counsellor, her rent was mostly being paid by a leading charity which aids refugees, so BMRSG agreed to pay her $60 per week towards the rent plus $20 for her ongoing medications and fares.
A few months later the charity said they were no longer able to pay Aasha’s rent. So, it appeared Aasha would be on the streets.
Latha’s Story
Latha and Bobbi arrived in 2013 and since that time they have established their new life by working, education and training and created a vegetable with two small children. This is a story of how one couple has managed to survive and thrive despite the difficulties that Australia places in front of those seeking asylum. Refugees do contribute.
Look Mum! I can swim.
Seven weeks ago we started our third term of the asylum seeker swimming program. Each week this very enthusiastic group of youngsters with their mums and dads arrive at the Blacktown Aquatic Centre for their “extended “ swimming lesson.
These lessons are thanks to BMRSG supporters and the terrific volunteers.