OUR CIRCLES
Circle of Friends consists of a number of circles that work in various ways to support asylum seekers and refugees
OUR EVENTS
Circle of Friends runs a range of events to raise money that goes directly to supporting refugees and asylum seekers
DONATE
Circle of Friends is registered a registered charity in Australia. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
Circle of Friends Australia works toward creating a welcoming Australian community which responds in compassion and generosity to all who seek safety and a new life amongst us, giving them hope and friendship and assisting them to adjust and develop into contributing members of our community.
LATEST NEWS
A moment of joy
Big birthdays, like turning one, bring changes. We shared previously how the Rapid Response Circle (Circle 110) had organised a …Read More »#toNZ Stage 3
October 5 – October 21 Continue actions listed in previous post. ACTION 1 – Andrew Wilkie Legislation: REFUGEE PROTECTION BILL …Read More »#ToNZ – the next steps
By Monica O’Wheel – COFA Committee Chairperson Last night I attended Cathy McGowan’s meeting on her national tour, asking us …Read More »Creating a home with the help of a community
Zach was filled with hope on being granted a visa that allowed him to stay in Australia and to rebuild …Read More »“Paul*” – An Update
A few moths ago we posted an appeal to support an Asylum Seeker who was without income (read full appeal …Read More »
ABOUT US
Circle of Friends Australia are local community groups which support refugees and asylum-seekers living in the community, or visit those in detention. Members of each Circle are volunteers who come from a wide range of backgrounds but share a common commitment to welcoming and assisting new arrivals with the difficult process of establishing themselves in a new country, or with the challenges of detention…Read more
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Assist in welcoming new arrivals to Australia in the compassionate and generous way that we believe Australians are by:
- Attending one of our fundraising events
- Joining a circle
- Making a donation