Can you help bring an Afghan family to safety?

The Family Reunion Circle (Circle 115) has another request to assist an Afghan family sheltering in Iran to come here to Adelaide to live in safety. The family is being sponsored under the Community Support Program (CSP). They have their visas after the Family Reunion Circle paid the final cost of their visa application ($7272) to Home Affairs.  They now …

An Iranian Food Journey Fundraiser

An Iranian Food Journey is a special experience of shared, entrees, mains and desserts celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Iran. Enjoy an experience of authentic dishes and cultural connection with all recipes coming from Iranian authors and their cookbooks, each dish with its own story to tell. All in support of refugee communities, with every plate served helping build a more welcoming and inclusive future.

Two locations to choose from:

  1. The Olive Branch Cafe, Balhannah, featuring high quality food offerings, you can BYO wine or buy on the night. We can also cater for special diets as part of any booking. Will include a raffle on the night of the event.
    Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October 2025 from 6.30pm. 
  2. Four Oaks Farm Littlehampton – Part of Cultured. Festival 2025 an Adelaide Hills celebration of culture and different cultures. Will include live music and an array of other activities during the day.
    Saturday 13th December 2025 from 11am. Littlehampton.

Cost: $66.50

 Tickets: Book via TryBooking

Organised by Nathan’s Circle

Changes for the Circle 110: More Volunteers Needed

Can you join the new Emergency Circle team? In late April this year Circle 110’s name was changed from “Rapid Response” to “COFA Emergency Circle” to reflect a change in operational structure. The Circle can be contacted by the new email. At a practical level, the Emergency Circle is now managed by teams of 2 experienced members from established Circles, …

Changing Lives through Education – Circle 106

Written by Julie Dow, volunteer St Ignatius Refugee Education Circle (Circle 106) The dramatic headlines across the country of “Children Overboard” confronted Australians immediately preceding the 2001 Federal election.  This issue generated very different, and often opposing, responses in the community.  At St Ignatius Church one compassionate member posted an invitation on a notice board asking anyone concerned about refugees …

Movie Fundraiser: The Travellers

Hosted by the Effective Living Centre Circle. Funds raised will go to supporting refugee families living in Adelaide.

When:  Sunday 12 October 2025, 5pm start for 6pm screening

Where:  Regal Theatre, 275 Kensington Rd, Kensington

Cost:  $30

Book via Humanitix

Event includes welcome drink and nibbles.

The Travellers is a poignant, funny and heartwarming family story from acclaimed filmmaker Bruce Beresford. Stephen Seary, a charismatic and successful stage designer, returns to his small hometown in Australia to say goodbye to his dying mother. What was to be a quick trip descends into chaos, drama, and at times downright funny moments as Stephen navigates family responsibilities, a difficult relationship with his father, old friends & past lovers, all while trying to return to Europe for a major opera contract.