Circle of Friends consists of a number of circles that work in various ways to support people seeking asylum and refugees. Member Circles choose their own activities, recruit their own members, decide their own spheres of work and raise their own funds.
To join a Circle, contact the relevant convenor or contact us to discuss how you could contribute to Circles of Friends.
List of Active Circles
All Circles that make up COFA provide friendship and support to refugees and people seeking asylum. The categories below are intended to indicate the principal focus of the different Circles. A more detailed description of what each Circle does can be found clicking on the Circle.
Providing hands-on support, fundraising and community events
- Blackwood-Hills Circle
- Willunga Circle
- Wayville Circle
- Nathan’s Circle
- Pilgrim Circle
- Circle of Hope
- Afghan Arrivals
Financial Support (general living costs)
- SOS for Refugees
- Blackwood-Hills Circle
- Willunga Circle
- Wayville Circle
- Pilgrim Circle
- Circle of Hope
- Lesley’s Circle
Financial support to particular individuals/ one family only
Family Reunion
Education and Employment Support
Emergency Support (by referral)
International Support
All circles report to the Circle of Friends Australia Inc. Board.
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For more information on how you can volunteer