What we are asking for and why?
For the last five years, Mums 4 Refugees have helped refugee women and families in crisis . Our members have rallied around when women have had to flee domestic violence while their visa is uncertain, when families have been evicted due to job losses, not qualifying for government support. Often, their first call is to our M4R convenors, who act quickly to put the supports in place.
BUT - we have great news! We are now a registered charity, Mums4Refugees NSW, and we can now actively raise funds to help these families. Your tax-deductible donation will provide supermarket vouchers or a box of food for a family or much-needed medical treatment for a child not eligible for Medicare. We also refer families to other services who can provide ongoing case work support.
Thanks to the generous response from my lovely friends, this campaign has raised exactly twice the amount of the initial target for Mums for Refugees. I want to express my personal appreciation to every single one of you and thanks for your birthday wishes. Legends, the lot of you! And thanks to Mums for Refugees for your work to advance the course of justice for people seeking safety and asylum in Australia; gradually we will change Australia's response to one of humanity and inclusion. Lots of love, Jill