Welcome To UFVRA Australia
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What We Do
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For over 25 years, United Federation of Volunteers for Refugees Action work has been a champion for asylum seeker, Refugees and migrants from around the globe.
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Our legacy of courageous and compassionate service has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable refugees who have sought safety and hope in Australian’s communities
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Our history reflects Australian’s deep immigrant roots and passionate commitment to welcoming Support newcomers, especially those who are most in need.
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In partnership with refugee council Australia nationwide, UFVRA has helped over 99,000 migrants and refugees rebuild their lives in Australia.
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UFVRA believes in the equal dignity, worth and rights of all Immigrants and all refugees people.
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UFVRA acknowledges and values the diversity of its members and respects their personal philosophies, political opinions and spiritualties. We therefore encourage and support a diversity of tactics to achieve our common goals.
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We believe those whose lives and liberty are threatened by persecution; violence and poverty have the right to seek asylum in Australia and other part of the world.
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We believe Australia is obligated to the international laws and conventions regarding the rights of refugees and asylum seekers. We therefore oppose arbitrary detention and all forms of punitive and deterrent policies towards people seeking safety in Australia or in other states.
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As Organisation, we believe in a tolerant and humane society that embraces a diversity of cultures. We oppose the xenophobic dehumanising of asylum seekers for political gain or benefit.
Our Philosophy
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Community based housing in place of mandatory detention
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Permanent Residency for all refugees instead of temporary visas
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Full welfare and legal rights for refugees, including access to education, employment and health service
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The ending of Government Deportations, Forced Repatriation and Refoulment.
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Abolition of all policies of deterrence, in accordance with international law, including border protection legislation, Regional Agreements, the Pacific Solution and coastguards
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The promotion of a humane and compassionate society that embraces a diversity of cultures.
Our Objective
KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL WHO SEEK
ASYLUM SEEKER | CHILD PROTECTION | IMMIGRANT | REFUGEE | HOMELESSNESS
HOW WE CREATE CHANGE
EMPOWER
We empower refugee and immigrants to speak out, become leaders and advocate for change. Through referral for English lessons, cultural events, drama and other activities we support them to build their confidence and skills. Our network helps to combat the isolation faced by all refugees, seeking asylum and creates pathways for them to rebuild their lives with dignity
INFLUENCE
When refugees tell their own stories, they can change minds and build understanding about what it means to seek safety in Australia and other countries. We work to ensure that refugee and immigrant can speak to the media and at public events, and we partner with arts organisations and influential refugees who help to amplify refugee’s voices
CHANGE
We publish robust research on the experiences of refugee and work with policy makers to make the case for a fairer asylum process. Our volunteer’s campaign against the detention of refugee in partner with Refugee council of Australia has achieved widespread recognition and real policy change. We believe that all refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants have the right to safety, dignity and liberty
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Our Independence is precious
UFVRA Australia is committed to supporting all people who are fleeing conflict and natural disaster. Whether they are sheltering within their own countries or residing in countries of first asylum as refugees, our teams are firm at work providing basic and specific aid to refugee’s people with, disabilities, children/orphans, widowed and other vulnerable groups.
When lives are disrupted, a helping hand is the first step towards supporting vulnerable people to move towards independence.
No matter where you are, you can get involved and support refugees, immigrant and asylum seekers.
Our work with refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) in the 54 countries has a great impact.
This life saving work is possible, thanks to the generous support of our volunteers and donors, as well as key funding individuals among others.
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Moorooka Homeless Link /Food Distribution
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Education
Children around the world are given the educational materials needed for success in the classroom with the help of corporate partners and educators.
Poverty
Poverty leads to hunger but if we work together, we can create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.
Disaster Response
When we work with community partners, we support our neighbors and work together towards recovery.
Health & Water
Through our programs, we promote healthy immune systems and enable children to develop through adolescence and into adulthood.
Food
We provide food to children and families all over the world, as well as training on the importance of a nutritious diet.
Livelihoods
We teach adults the skills necessary in business and financial management to provide for their families.
We need you in the fight against Hunger, poverty, violence and injustice. When we join together, we can be the hands and bridge of those in need, bringing hope to the darkest corners of our world as a powerful force for good. Here's how we do:
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SETTING HIGH STANDARDS
87 % of our volunteers became competent leaders in our services
We- focus on high professional and ethical standards. To support those standards, We are a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and a signatory to the ACFID Code of Conduct and Fundraising Charter, which commits international aid and development organisations to good standards of governance, transparency, accountability and effectiveness.
All our volunteers need to read the Volunteers agreement and sign up here, and respect our own Code of Conduct for behaviour on the camp or field.
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Simon Shahin
The road from Syria to Australia
From the first day I arrived in Australia, it felt like home. Everyone gets homesick sometimes, but if you have goals and dreams, it constantly drives you forward and takes your mind off the past.
Mrs.Flora
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: African Australian vs Media misinformation.
This year, African Australian Women’s Association is a volunteer organisation, President Mrs. "Flora" gravely concerned that provides the barrage of racist social media comments directed at the three women at the centre of Queensland's coronavirus controversy has prompted a member of Brisbane's African Australian community to speak out. As organisation, UFVRA is proud to partner with African Australian Women’s Association in a way that provides a platform and voice. Read more: Research aims to improve screening for domestic violence so refugee women get the help they need
September 1, 2020
Rosie
Rosie joined us to discuss the intersection of faith and community of people sharing the Oblate spirit of daring. Inspired by the Gospel, Rosies reaches out to those most abandoned, to be present with them, offering them experience of community and belonging.and now UFVRA is activities are in partnership with Rosie through referral mechanism.
Read more: Multicultural leaders are taking steps to make sure their communities are COVID-19 safe
September 1, 2020