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The BARC! website contains all kinds of useful information for those in the Brisbane region who care about asylum seekers and refugees. It assists all organisations in the region that support asylum seekers and refugees in some way. Below is a list of recent announcements. Use the navigation menu on the left to view coming events, volunteer opportunities, local news, requests for assistance, an organisation listing and much, much more. It's easy to post news, events or other information on BARC!. Click here to find out how to do it!
Created on 2004-01-21 17:33:12 by Chris
Updated on 2007-02-07 10:48:26 by devi
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activists detained in Indo - press release
Posted by: renee on 29/01/2010 6:02 pm
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It has been a hectic 24 hours. This press release went out late last
(Tuesday) night.
The people involved have been released after 11 hours of questioning. They
are in Jakarta but still have not received their passports. They are still
hopeful that they will be able to leave Indonesia tonight.
Meanwhile there has been some publicity about the ban on mobile phones for
detainees on Christmas Island. RAC has been sending phones onto the island
sine the middle of last year and raising money for credit. About three
weeks ago - after some revelations concerning meetings on the island - the
management announced that the rules had changed and that detainees would no
longer be able to have phones.
We have been told that the policy is "under review" and no answer has been
received to queries to the Immigration Minister or to the immigration
department.
Ian
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Harmony Day Celebrations Saturday 20 March 9.30am -3.30pm
Posted by: renee on 19/01/2010 5:42 pm
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Harmony Day Celebrations Saturday 20th March 9.30am -3.30pm Sample many ethnic dishes and enjoy being entertained by local cultural groups. Free activities for the children:  Beading
Badge making Face Painting If you have a group of singers or dancers that would like to perform at this event phone Sharon on 38652880 Zillmere Community Centre 54 Handford Road Zillmere |
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Refugee Civil Law Clinic
Posted by: anonymous on 15/12/2008 7:33 pm
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The Refugee Civil Law Clinic provides free legal advice and assistance to refugees, humanitarian entrants, asylum seekers and temporary protection visa holders.
The Clinic runs fortnightly on Mondays at the Muticultural Development Association (MDA). To request an appointment or find out more about this service please ring MDA on 07 333 75 400. Read More |
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Free Job Preparation training!
Posted by: anonymous on 08/12/2008 6:20 pm
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| We help you develop skills and confidence, communication, team building, self esteem, Australian Work Culture, motivation, interview tips and techniques, Workplace, Health and Safety, job search support, resume, selection criteria, cover letters, helping you achieve the skills to independantly job search for suitable and sustainable employment in the career of your choice. Read More |
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Automotive course - Free!!
Posted by: gary on 29/09/2008 4:22 pm
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AUTOMOTIVE SHORT COURSE To celebrate the opening of their new Employment and Training Services Centre at Nundah, Help Enterprises are offering the following short course. This is a one off course and only available for a limited time. It has been designed to give participants a valuable skill set for working in the Automotive area. Automotive Short Course (statement of attainment towards AUR20905 Certificate II in Automotive) ONLY 5 PLACES AVAILABLE Date: 6th October-24th November Time: 9am - 3pm Location: 47 Nundah St, Nundah * At our brand new training centre, with fully equipped automotive training workshop
* Nationally Recognised Training
* Using and maintaining workplace tools and equipment
* Servicing operations
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Free job preparation training!
Posted by: renee on 24/09/2008 2:04 pm
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The Multicultural Community Centre is commencing its Job Preparation Training Course on the 6th of October - 17th of Oct . This training is designed to assistant people from Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds [refugees and migrants] in developing vital skills that will help them to overcome some of the hurdles stopping them from securing jobs. Upon completion of the training, our Employment Consultants provide assistance in finding jobs for the participants. For more information see:  MDA.pdf [307.89 KB]
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Viewing: Pacific Solution DVD at MDA
Posted by: renee on 24/09/2008 1:59 pm
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The remarkable story of “the Tampa boys”, young Afghani refugees who were rescued off the coast of Australia by the MV Tampa, the new home they found in New Zealand, and the remarkable quest of their families to join them. Through the prism of their journey, this intimate documentary examines the political context, and the looming refugee crisis facing our world. 512 Stanley St, South Brisbane
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Immigrant Women’s Support Service Domestic Violence Program: Crisis Support Team Leader needed
Posted by: renee on 24/09/2008 1:55 pm
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The opportunity for a position of Crisis Support Team Leader exists at IWSS. It is a fixed term position for a year and nine (9) months in the Domestic Violence Program at Immigrant Women’s Support Service.  Team leader doc.doc [33.00 KB]
Position description.doc [47.00 KB]
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The living library!
Posted by: renee on 24/09/2008 1:43 pm
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a refugee? Or a migrant?
For the opportunity to hear extraordinary stories, visit the Living Library – and borrow a book with a difference!
Where: Garden City Library(Garden City Shopping Centre), Cnr Logan and Kessels Road, Upper Mt Gravatt
When: Sunday 5 October, 10.30am-3pm
Living library.pdf [3.42 MB]
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Enjoy an afternoon of Shilluk culture
Posted by: gary on 21/09/2008 11:40 am
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The Shilluk community of Brisbane invites you to an afternoon of Shilluk culture on Saturday 27 September 2008. Where: Mary Mac Community Centre, 616 Ipswich Road, Annerley
When: 12pm to 4pm. There will be singing, dancing, storytelling and more! Tea and coffee available. Admission: FREE!! RSVP to: Pasquale Ajang at ajang10@hotmail.com.
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AFRICAN PARENTS WORKSHOP - Sat 11 October 2008, Woodridge
Posted by: gary on 17/09/2008 12:43 pm
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This workshop is open for everyone seeking more
information about QLD Child safety laws , Brisbane Catholic Education
System & it's support towards migrants new arrival refugees.
UNDERSTANDING QLD CHILD SAFETY LAWS
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BRISBANE CATHOLIC EDUCATION POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Saturday 11 October, 2008
St Paul’s Catholic School,
St Pauls Drive,
Woodridge
Interpreting will be available in: Kirundi and Kiswahili
Regards
Machiw Chut Machiw
African Cultural Liaison officer
Catholic Education
Archdiocese of Brisbane
Ph (07) 3347 7137 Fax (07) 3347 7147
email: mmachiw@bne.catholic.edu.au
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National Refugee Primary Health Care Conference, Brisbane 27-28 Nov 08
Posted by: gary on 17/09/2008 12:38 pm
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Planning is well underway for the National Refugee Primary Health Care Conference, "Caring Nationally": The first dedicated refugee primary health care conference in Australia in 4 years.
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Like to pay off your car registration??
Posted by: gary on 12/09/2008 8:15 pm
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If like all of us, you hate receiving your car registration notice which requires you to pay a large amount of cash at one time, help is at hand. Queensland Transport offer a car registration planned payment scheme that allows you to pre-pay your registration in regular small amounts before the total amount is due. You can obtain a form ( F3885 ) titled " Vehicle/Vessel Registration Planned Payment Scheme Application " from your local Post Office. Complete the details on the form and then lodge it at your local Post Office. After a few weeks, you will receive a " planned payment card ". Whenever you wish to make payments towards your registration ( minimum amount is $40 ) you simply take your card to the Post Office and the payment you make will be recorded against that card. When your registration notice ( for $500-$600!! ) is received, you might have most or all of your dues already paid!!!. Read More |
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