J4RSA AGM Wed 13th November 7pm
The evening will start with the election of the J4RSA Management Committee, followed by our guest speaker the Mayor of the City of Onkaparinga Moira Were AM, on the role that local government can play in creating a more welcoming and inclusive community for refugees and asylum seekers in Australia. The City of Onkaparinga is South Australia’s most populous local government area.
The evening will conclude with a facilitated group discussion on the present work and priorities of J4RSA and its future focus in the lead up to next year's federal election.
WHEN: Wed 13th November 6.30pm for a 7pm start (6.30pm a light supper will be served)
WHERE: Effective Living Centre 26 King William Rd, Wayville
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/j4rsa-agm-2024
Disability Access Available
Election of Management Committee
All Management Committee positions are up for nomination and re-election. To nominate you must be a member of J4RSA and membership fees must be up to date prior to the AGM vote. As per constitutional requirements nomination forms must be received October 31. Nominations should be emailed to The Secretary c/o info@justiceforrefugeessa.org
J4RSA Individual Nomination Forms & J4RSA Organisational Nomination Forms
To check your membership details go to our website HERE or contact info@justiceforrefugeessa.org
Fees can be paid online
OR Direct Deposit to Justice for Refugees SA BSB: 105 029 ACCT: 080102440 (please notify us of deposit via info@justiceforrefugeessa.org)
Cheque PO Box 6036 Halifax Street Adelaide SA 5000
Cash (at the AGM)
Finding Freedom: Seeking Hope
Wednesday 19 June 2024 7pm
Effective Living Centre, 26 King William Road, Wayville
Celebrate the dreams and resilience of refugees during this year’s Refugee Week 2024. Refugee Week runs from Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 June.
Justice for Refugees SA invites you to this important event.
GUEST SPEAKERS
People with lived experience
Representatives of Circle of Friends 111 (Ann Haren) & 108 (Mij Tanith)
The Senator will be discussing the issues behind the proposed Migration Act Amendment Bill, the politics of ending Australia's cruel response to refugees and people seeking asylum and how community organisations such as ours can assist in changing the public debate and policy responses to these issues. We will also hear from people with lived experience and the work of Circles of Friends (111 & 108) in supporting refugees and people seeking asylum, including a recent example of the Community Sponsorship program. Following speakers there will be group discussion on how we disrupt the cruelty and offer hope for the future.
When: Wednesday 19th June, 2024
Time: 6:30 for refreshments for a 7:00 start. Planned finishing time is 8.30.
Where: Effective Living Centre, 26 King William Road, Wayville.
Disability Access available.
Please spread the word as we all need to hear these messages of hope, from those with lived experiences, in their struggle for freedom.
RSVP https://events.humanitix.com/finding-freedom-seeking-hope
Sister Meredith Evans
2024 SA Senior Australian of the Year
Justice for Refugees would like to congratulate Meredith Evans for becoming the 2024 SA Senior Australian of the Year.
Meredith is a founding member of Justice for Refugees SA has dedicated her life to helping the vulnerable and inspiring others to do the same.
Through her vocation, Meredith has provided kind, non-judgemental care and assistance to many – including refugees, young people, women experiencing homelessness, women exiting violent relationships and women leaving prison.
In 2019, Meredith established the South Australian division of Young Mercy Links – a network of young people passionate about social justice, advocacy and education.
In 2014, Meredith partnered with like-mind people to start a new Circle of Friends in Adelaide, providing on the ground support for refugees.
Meredith’s care has extended abroad, engaging people to contribute to the work of the Jesuit Refugee Service in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The service provides newly built homes for people with a landmine injury and their families.
REFUGEES IN LIMBO - 10 Years Too Long
Day of ACTION Wednesday 19th July 2023
On Wednesday July 19 this year, was the 10th anniversary of former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announcing that people arriving by boat, seeking asylum, will never be settled in Australia and be processed offshore. To commemorate this anniversary, Australian's joined together, and called on the Albanese Government to bring the remaining 80 people in PNG to Australia
Here in Adelaide, Justice for Refugees SA, in collaboration with The Adelaide Vigil for Manus & Nauru, gathered outside the offices of the Hon Mark Butler MP, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP and the Department of Home Affairs, calling for those remaining in PNG, to come to Australia.
Along with these actions, the J4RSA Management Committee have personally delivered letters to key local Federal MPs and Senators offices.
Let your local Federal representative know
To add your voice - write/email/call/visit you local Federal MP and Senator. For more information about the campaign and to know how you can contact your Federal representative go HERE
PERMANENT VISAS NOW - Day of ACTION
Thursday 2nd Feb 2023
On Thursday 2nd February J4RSA members and supporters lobby for an immediate announcement regarding permanency for refugees on temporary visas at three key Minister offices in Adelaide; Senator the Hon Penny Wong, the Hon Mark Butler MP and the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP.
In Port Adelaide, supporters, met with Mark Butler at his electoral office including Bella Nguyen a young refugee now living in his electorate.
While there has been a commitment by Minister Andrew Giles at the end of last year that there would be an announcement “soon”. Refugees are becoming increasingly despondent and questioning the commitment of this Labor government.
This action was held in the lead up to the Parliament opening for the year next week and was in coordination with other local groups and organisations, who are part of the Australian Refugee Action Network (ARAN).
The J4RSA Management Committee also wrote to other SA Federal Government members; Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Louise Miller-Frost MP, Senator Karen Grogan, Senator Marielle Smith, and Steve Georganas MP, on behave of members and supporters