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Part time program manager position available
SCARF now seeks a program manager who is an expert in managing programs in social and community services. Working collaboratively with staff and volunteers, you will identify,…
Part time administrative assistant position available
SCARF is seeking a part time (30 hours per week) administrative assistant on a fixed term contract starting January 2021. Key areas of responsibility…
SCARF celebrates Road Safety Week with driver mentor recruitment
Learning how to drive and getting a driver license is an exciting rite of passage for many. In a regional area like the Illawarra…
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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…
Part time volunteer support officer available
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…
Stateless, the drama that reflects real life struggles
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,…
Soccer helps SCARF community make connections
Peete, SCARF community member, was interviewed by ABC Illawarra about the meaningful impact soccer has played in his life in Australia and the challenges…
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…