ASYLUM SEEKER SUPPORT NETWORKS AND GROUPS- ASYLUM SEEKER SUPPORT NETWORKS
Asylum Seeker Support Networks (ASSNs) are the backbone of Hotham Mission ASP's housing program, and they also provide community support, outreach and grassroots fundraising. More below
- LINKUP
LinkUP is a mutually enriching program of 1-to-1 friendship and support. More below
- WOMEN'S AND MEN'S SUPPORT GROUPS
The women's group meets monthly for mutual support, learning, and activities. The Men's group will commence again in 2010. More below
FOR INFORMATION on starting an Asylum Seeker Support Network or volunteering with LinkUP or the men's or women's support groups, please contact Sam on 03 93268343 or asp@hothammission.org.au
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1. ASYLUM SEEKER SUPPORT NETWORKS
Asylum Seeker Support Networks are the backbone of Hotham Mission ASP's housing program. These 12 networks are groups of churches and communities, involving over 500 people around Melbourne. They provide housing for asylum seeker families and contribute funds and volunteers. The ASSN's work with HOtham Mission ASP and are also strengthened through the coordinating role of NCCA, UCA Justice and International Mission and the Catholic Refugee and Migrant Office.
For more information about an ASSN near you, or to learn how to start your own network, please contact the office on 93268343 or asp@hothammission.org.au
The Asylum Seeker Project thanks the following Asylum Seeker Networks for their work and support during 2008 and 2009:
Ashburton
Banyule
Bentleigh Asylum Seeker Project Assistance
Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project
Burwood Uniting Church
Camberwell ASSN
Chelsea ASSN
Collins St Baptist Church
Deepdene Uniting Church
Diamond Valley Refugee Support Group
Inner Eastern ASSN
Ivanhoe Uniting Church
Merri Deanery
Newport/Spotswood
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Outer Eastern ASSN
Pakenham Uniting Church
Pascoe Vale Uniting Church
Rural Australians for Refugees Groups
Ringwood Church of Christ
St. David.s Uniting Church Canterbury
St Mary's Catholic Church Williamstown
Seddon Uniting Church
West Bourke Presbytery
Wesley and South Geelong Parish
2. LINKUP
LinkUP is a mutually enriching program of 1-to-1 friendship and support. At November 2009, Hotham Mission ASP had 25 actively-linked volunteers and 10 in training and awaiting assignment.
The LinkUp Program ASP works together with the ASRC, Red Cross ASAS and Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture on the LinkUp Volunteer program, as well as the Asylum Seeker Women's Group and Asylum Seeker Men's Group.
3. MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUPS
The Women's Group meets once a month and provides a great opportunity for our women to socialise and engage whilst having fun. This past 12 months has seen us visiting the National Gallery of Victoria, going to the movies with the children during school Holidays, learning to make beaded jewellery and during November we are visiting a Farm in Meredith, Victoria. The Women's Group is generously supported and funded by the Victorian Women's Trust.
The Men's group will recommence in February 2010.
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