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Illawarra Day of Dance and Culture a success
On 5 March, more than 300 women and children came together to celebrate NSW Women’s Week and our collective values of diversity, equity and…
The latest at SCARF – March 2023
UPDATES & NEWS Dear << Test First Name >>, First and foremost, we would like to extend our condolences to the families and friends of…
The latest at SCARF – December 2022
As we draw near to the end of the year, I’d like to start by thanking our supporters, Champions of Welcome, volunteers, donors, staff…
Accelerate HER initiative mentors Figtree High Schools students
Accelerate HER is part of the ‘Lead the Way’ program, a collaborative youth leadership initiative which supports the next generation of community leaders, designed…
Raise money for SCARF with the Savvy Survivor fitness challenge
Savvy Fitness has chosen SCARF as the charity for the Maguire and McInerney Savvy Survivor in Wollongong from 11-17 December 2022.
The latest at SCARF – November 2022
We have been busy during the last month, starting 4 programs and organising a number of activities during Mental Health Month. The big news…
SCARF says farewell to Sophie-May
Sophie-May first started volunteering with SCARF in 2013 as a home tutor. In 2018 joined the staff team as the diversity and inclusion officer, delivering workshops in schools and…
SCARF part of million-dollar funding boost for community wellbeing
SCARF is one of 76 organisations proudly taking part in a $4 million initiative by the NSW Government to improve community connections and wellbeing…
The latest at SCARF – September 2022
It’s been a busy month at SCARF with many programs running and the Illawarra transformed for the UCI World Cycle championships. Although I’m not…
Join us for the big SCARF trivia night 2022!
Join us for a fun-filled night of games and trivia at the SCARF Refugee Support Trivia Night. Theme: Orange. Prizes for the best interpretation….
Changes to COVID-19 self isolation rules – 15 September 2022
Are you feeling unwell? Get a rapid antigen test (RATs) immediately or PCR if you are at high risk of serious illnesses Click here…
Shahira Mohseni wins Rotary Young Inspirational Woman for 2022 award
Shahira Mohseni has been named NSW’s Rotary Young Inspirational Woman for 2022 at the Rotary Inspirational Women’s award ceremony on the weekend. Shahira was…
#RideThePast Exhibition now on
Almost everyone can remember when they first learnt to ride a bike and the sense of accomplishment that delivered. Best of all was the…
The latest at SCARF – August 2022
As the days get longer and the weather (hopefully) warms up, SCARF activities are in full swing, with lots of new people, programs and…
We are not safe until we are all safe
There are important steps you should take to protect yourself and those who are most at risk of COVID-19. These steps are: 1. Get…
Let’s all get COVID-19 boosters
COVID-19 boosters are important to make sure the protection from your primary course of COVID-19 vaccines is even stronger and longer lasting. To receive…
The latest at SCARF – July 2022
Last month MCCI/ SCARF celebrated Refugee Week at the Town Hall in collaboration with Red Cross and Wollongong City Council, with this year’s theme…
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…
Help us drive change in the world. Donate to SCARF today
“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…