Learning how to drive and getting a driver license is an exciting rite of passage for many. In a regional area like the Illawarra being able to drive opens up many opportunities and can even be the difference between being in and out of employment. Learning safe driving skills and...
12:00 pm WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2020 Webex Online Meeting The business of the meeting Welcome, Acknowledgement and Introductions Confirmation of the Agenda Attendance and Apologies Confirmation of the Minutes of the 14th SCARF Annual General Meeting held on 30th October 2019 Confirmation of Office Bearer positions and Committee Chair’s Report...
SCARF is seeking a part time volunteer support officer to develop and maintain volunteer resources to support the smooth delivery of SCARF’s programs and services. The position provides coordination and consultation for all volunteer functions and provides support, resources and tools to staff who supervise volunteers. The volunteer support officer...
Actor and former refugee, Burhan Zangana spoke to ABC Illawarra on how life has changed for him since his role in ABC’s drama series,...
Peete, SCARF community member, was interviewed by ABC Illawarra about the meaningful impact soccer has played in his life in Australia and the challenges faced by the Burmese refugee community. Local sports teams provide an excellent opportunity for members of the community to meet people and form new relationships. A...
The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has seen SCARF take a different approach to community. One volunteer, who has continued her support throughout the pandemic, is Margaret Etherton. After matching with one family through her befriending role in 2016, Margaret reached out to offer her assistance and support throughout the lockdown period....
SCARF is seeking a part-time person-centred family case worker to join our team. ABOUT USSCARF Refugee Support is a volunteer-powered community organisation that supports people from refugee backgrounds settling in the Illawarra by creating connections and generating opportunities to build a sense of belonging; promote inclusion; and empower individuals and...
The SCARF L2P mentoring program was gearing up to be very busy this year, with driving being an important skill in the 21st century! We recruited nine new mentors in the first volunteer intake in February this year. Every effort was made to match volunteers with learners and get them...
The RESP is a four-year $22 million initiative by the NSW Government, managed by the NSW Department of Education. RESP works at a local level to provide targeted job readiness programs, work experience pathways and support opportunities for former refugees and asylum seekers to secure meaningful employment. When the program commenced...
Taste of Ethiopia Many years ago when Sara’s mother was teaching her to cook, she would have never imagined she would be one day introducing many Wollongong residents to Ethiopian cuisine. Sara has long dreamed of starting her own food stall and in 2019, that dream came to fruition. Throughout...
