At the Australian Refugee Association (ARA), we believe in the power of support and opportunity. Our commitment is to provide meaningful support to our participants, offering long-term opportunities. One such initiative is our Inclusive Employability Program (IEP), designed to open doors for participants in areas like...
A Message from the Board of the Australian Refugee Association Retirement of CEO After more than 6 years of service, Deb Stringer has advised the Board that she will be retiring as CEO of the Australian Refugee Association (ARA) with effect from September 2024. Deb started at ARA...
Congratulations to our volunteer Lucy Shwebeth for receiving a Ramsay Volunteer Recognition award. Lucy has volunteered with ARA for 5 years after being a Youth Ambassador participant while at high school. She has volunteered in the Youth Ambassador program, Homework Clubs, Women’s Group and with the Migration...
The Prime Minister’s launch of the Referendum for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament in Elizabeth yesterday was utterly inspiring. The passion and joy of the diverse audience, the attendance of politicians and dignitaries and a rock star reception for the PM...
We are excited that ARANAP, a collaboration with STTARS that pairs a Refugee Health Nurse Advocate and Bi-Cultural Case Worker with clients to support access to culturally appropriate healthcare services, has been honoured with the 2023 PHN Health Equity Award! Congratulations to the ARANAP staff, and...
It was great to see so many people attend our Refugee Week Souk Market at Tonsley last month to celebrate our community and support the many refugee and immigrant businesses in Adelaide who give us new experiences add so many diverse offerings. We will be...
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our Mini Market last Friday for the City of Salisbury, SA, Australia’s Harmony week event! Thank you to all the stallholders! They were a massive success, and the feedback has been incredible! The stallholders are trailing...
As I enter Mariam’s house, I’m greeted with the familiar smell of baked goods cooking in the kitchen, mixed with the fresh scent of a house just cleaned, as she steers me into our usual meeting place, her front lounge room – where the sun...
Moving into a new era… goodbye Underdale With more than 65% of our clients based in the northern suburbs, ARA is merging its Underdale and Salisbury offices into one northern location during the first half of October: Parabanks Shopping Centre Shop 94, 68 John St Salisbury SA 5108 [caption id="attachment_714"...
The long awaited 6th ARA Youth Ambassador Camp in early April has set the scene for a challenging and rewarding year ahead for the new recruits. The camp is the annual launching pad for ARA’s Youth Ambassador program, which develops leadership skills in high school students...