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Soccer helps SCARF community make connections
Peete Jowani, SCARF community member, was interviewed by ABC Illawarra about the meaningful impact soccer has played in his life in Australia and the…
SCARF volunteer goes above and beyond in a time of need
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…
Part-time family case worker (CALD) position available
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…
L2P driver mentoring is back!
The SCARF L2P mentoring program was gearing up to be very busy this year, with driving being an important skill in the 21st century!…
SCARF to deliver the NSW government’s refugee employment support program
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…
Taste of Ethiopia
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…
From the CEO
Dear SCARF supporters, After the recent turbulence felt by SCARF and indeed, the whole community, we are looking forward to growth and renewal in…
Congratulations to the first round Lunchbox for Learning graduates
Last week we celebrated as the first round of students from the inaugural Lunchbox for Learning program graduated. Lunchbox for Learning is a 10-session…
Employment success for SCARF community members
As an organisation, SCARF is increasingly focusing on providing employment support to community members from refugee backgrounds. One of the ways we are doing…
Update from the SCARF CEO in response to COVID-19
As you are all aware, COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation. As individuals and organisations we are…
SCARF volunteer applications now open
SCARF is now accepting applications to become a volunteer. There are so many ways you can contribute to SCARF as a volunteer and make…
The friendship of Raghad and Lioba
The friendship between Raghad and Lioba is proof that there is one language that is universal. Laughter. The pair celebrated two years of friendship…
SCARF Homework Help volunteer team wins 2019 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year in the Illawarra
A huge congratulations goes to the SCARF Homework Help volunteer team on winning the 2019 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year in the Illawarra at the The…
Can you help “Our Stories” get off the ground? Vote today!
SCARF needs your vote! Our project called “Our Stories” has been shortlisted for funding by the NSW government. If successful, Our Stories will combine…
SCARF Champion of Welcome trivia night a success
Over 180 people joined us at the 2019 SCARF Illawarra Champions trivia night on Thursday 13 June at the Innovation Campus to help raise…
Coffee Community Connections
Every Friday at 11:30 volunteers and SCARF community members meet for Coffee & Community Connections. There’s laughter, chatter, games that encourage the practice of English in…
Craig Foster to donate Socceroos signed soccer jersey to SCARF
The game ended with Coniston FC leading 6-0 to Albion Park City FC on 21 March at Sir Ian McLennan Park in Kembla Grange,…
Hand in Hand celebrated its 10th anniversary in Wollongong during Harmony Week
Hundreds of supporters came through the doors from March 21 – 24 at Project Contemporary Artspace to help raise funds for SCARF at the…
SCARF monthly fundraiser trivia 2019
It’s 2019 and we’re back for the best trivia night Wollongong’s ever seen! Get your brain into gear and come to The Little Prince on…
Illawarra multicultural groups back Muslims during Harmony Week
Reach out to Muslim friends, neighbours and fellow community members who may be feeling distressed or unsafe at this time of mourning. A smile…