In the town of Cisarua, just outside Jakarta, is a small school, run and staffed by Hazara refugees from Afghanistan. Unable to return to their war-torn homeland, these refugees spend years in Indonesia, waiting to start new lives in safety. Education brings them together and gives them a purpose. Come and meet a special community... Continue reading

As part of the Rural Australians for Refugees National Conference in September 2016, a new initiative, The Welcome Scroll was launched jointly by Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR), Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA), and Refugee Welcome Zone Councils (RWZ)  At that time, the Welcome Scroll had 2 signatures, City of Greater Bendigo and Mount Alexander Shire. 2 years later it has... Continue reading

As part of the Rural Australians for Refugees National Conference in September 2016, a new initiative, The Welcome Scroll was launched jointly by Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR), Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA), and Refugee Welcome Zone Councils (RWZ)  At that time, the Welcome Scroll had 2 signatures, City of Greater Bendigo and Mount Alexander Shire. 2 years later it has... Continue reading

Hamilton RAR is holding a screening of 'The Merger' from 7pm at the Hamilton Cinema. This film is an Australian comedy about a country football team's efforts to revive a struggling team with migrants, refugees and locals. Pre-sale tickets are available for $20, or $25 at the door. This is a fundraiser for the DRASS... Continue reading