Circle of Friends Australia Inc.
Supporting asylum seekers and refugees
An Iranian Food Journey is a special one night experience of shared, entrees, mains and desserts celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Iran. Enjoy a night 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 …
The Circle of Friends Australia (COFA) Management Committee is looking for a volunteer to assist the Treasurer with accounting and book-keeping. The position will be principally home-based and will involve approximately 4 hours per week, with availability to respond to queries, attend meetings and network.
The Assistant treasurer will work with the Treasurer of Circle of Friends Australia Inc (COFA) whose responsibilities are:
– the sound financial administration of the organisation as a whole;
– ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements, both internal and external;
– regularly reviewing financial procedures;
– advising the management committee on financial strategy
Circle of Friends Australia Inc. (COFA) is a registered charity that operates mainly in South Australia. It consists of a number of local community groups (Circles) which support refugees and asylum-seekers, both those living in the community, mainly in South Australia, but also some living in other countries in need of help. The overall management of COFA is the responsibility of the Management Committee, of which the treasurer is an integral part.
If you are interested a more detailed position description is available. To express your interest email Bruce Whyatt, Treasurer or Henrietta Wighton, Chair.
This year we are offering a stunning Coriole 2024 Shiraz and an excellent Coriole Chenin blanc for $170 per dozen and $85 per half dozen. The cut-off date for orders is 5pm, June 22nd. To order please email Stephen Walter.
Money raised from the sale of these wines will go directly towards the cost of visa for family reunions. Most of the refugees contacting the Family Reunion Circle now are men who have had to wait 10 years to be allowed to bring their families to Australia.
Hosted by the Blackwood – Hills Circle. The event includes the screening of the award-winning documentary The Staging Post with Q&A, followed by a shared Afghan meal and French deserts.
Date: Saturday 21 June at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Blackwood Uniting Church
Cost: $30
Tickets: book via humanitix
This event is organised to support the Ride For Education campaign (rideforeducation.com) to support eight schools for refugees, 130 teachers, and over 2,000 students across seven countries through Cisarua Learning (cisarualearning.com).
Dear Circle members, friends and supporters, You are invited to a delicious Afghan meal to help a family reunite after 13 years of separation due to Australian Government policies. The food is delicious and generous at shared tables in banquet style. Bring your friends and fill a table of 4, 8 or 12, or come on your own or with …