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The latest at SCARF – July 2022
UPDATES & NEWS Last month MCCI/ SCARF celebrated Refugee Week at the Town Hall in collaboration with Red Cross and Wollongong City Council, with…
Get your booster shot to protect against the third wave of COVID-19
We are at the beginning of a third wave of Omicron and a significant rise in COVID-19 infections expected. It is important to protect…
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“We but mirror the world… If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own…
The latest at SCARF – June 2022
This year we are excited for the return of Refugee Week activities. We are currently planning a Refugee Week (19 June – 25 June) morning tea…
Staying well in winter NSW with flu and COVID vaccines
This winter, it’s really important to stay up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. As we go to more places both flu as…
SCARF and MCCI celebrate Refugee Week with event at Town Hall
As we celebrate World Refugee Day on Monday 20 June, and Refugee Week across Australia this week, SCARF emphasises the importance of extending the…
The latest at SCARF – May 2022
April was an exciting month at SCARF. We celebrated the 12 Lunchbox for Learning participants graduating from their “next steps” training. This program not only…
COVID-19 update 21 April 2022
The close contact rule for COVID in NSW is changing From 6pm on Friday 22 April, close contacts will not have to isolate, as…
The latest at SCARF – March 2022
UPDATES & NEWS March has been a busy month at SCARF as we continue to resume programs and wrap up the ‘Building Emerging Community…
Breakwater Lighthouse illuminated during Harmony Week
During Harmony Week (21-27 March 2022), the historic Breakwater Lighthouse in Wollongong Harbour was again illuminated in the traditional harmony colour orange to draw…
The latest at SCARF – February 2022
UPDATES & NEWS As COVID restrictions ease we are looking forward to the return of face-to-face activities; meeting people, holding workshops, training sessions and…
MCCI joins calls for increased refugee intake
MCCI’s CEO, Chris Lacey, has welcomed recent statements from the NSW Premier calling for an increase to Australia’s humanitarian and refugee intake following recent…
COVID-19 update 10 February 2022
Testing positive to COVID-19 and staying home If you test positive with a rapid antigen test, you must: Register your positive test on the Service NSW…
Karenni – How to take a rapid antigen test and register a positive result
The following video will show you how to take a rapid antigen test (RAT), understand the results and show you the three ways to…
Kinyamulenge and Swahili – How to take a rapid antigen test and register a positive result
The following videos will show you how to take a rapid antigen test (RAT), understand the results and show you the three ways to…
COVID update 12 January
Important things to remember if you get a positive test for COVID If you are under 65 years of age, have had two doses…
COVID update 31 January 2022
Two doses of COVID-19 vaccine provide very good protection, especially against severe disease. A booster dose will make sure the protection from the first…
COVID update 13 January 2022
Children aged 5-11 can now get a COVID-19 vaccination Getting your child vaccinated will help protect them against severe illness and possible long-term effects…
The latest at SCARF – December 2021
The latest at SCARF | December 2021 ☀ As this is our last newsletter for the year, I would like to acknowledge some people for…
The latest at SCARF – November 2021
The latest at SCARF | November 2021 ☀ We are at the end of our first month as a merged entity with MCCI Ltd and…