To the many of you who quietly supported Chilout financially, THANK YOU! You enabled us to be nimble enough to respond to situations as they arise without have to divert energies to the draining tasks of fundraising.
You might care to consider reassigning your funding to organisations directly supporting those affected by our inhuman policies:
Bridge for Asylum Seekers Foundation (BASF)
The Bridge for Asylum Seekers Foundation (BASF) was officially launched on 11th June 2003 by a broad coalition of churches, human rights groups, unions, political representatives, and individuals. The Foundation seeks donations to financially assist asylum seekers on Bridging Visa Es or released under Habeas Corpus orders and who have no adequate means of survival.Telephone: 0418 261 160
Postal Address: PO Box 829, Five Dock, NSW 2046.
Email:
Website: http://www.asylumseekersfoundation.com/Refugee Claimants Support Center - Windsor, QLD
Services provided by the Centre include a drop in centre, English language classes, emotional support, information and referral, no interest loans for employment purposes, limited emergency relief, computer skills, and assistance with accommodation, food, employment and health (including dental health).The Centre also provides opportunities for group activities. At least twice a year refugee claimants, workers, volunteers and friends go camping for a weekend.
Telephone: (07) 3357 9013
Fax: (07) 3357 9019
Email:
Web site: http://www.refugees.org.au
Street Address: 12 Bonython Street Windsor QLD 4030 AUSTRALIA
Postal Address: PO Box 160 Lutwyche QLD 4030 AUSTRALIAAustralian Refugee Association (ARA)
Established in 1975, the Australian Refugee Association is a non-profit organisation made up of concerned people, born here and overseas, who are dedicated to helping refugees rebuild their lives. The Australian Refugee Association provides many services for newcomers to South Australia to assist them settle in their new homes and to help them start their new life."Circle of Friends" is coordinated through ARA.
Address: 304 Henley Beach Road, Underdale SA 5032
Telephone: 61-8-8354 2951
Fax : 61-8-8354 2953
Email:
Website: http://www.ausref.netAsylum Seeker Resource Centre - West Melbourne, VIC
Since opening our doors in June 2001, the ASRC has become the largest provider of aid, advocacy and health services for asylum seekers in Australia. We work directly with asylum seekers, both living in our community and detention, to provide direct aid and support. We also campaign and lobby on behalf of asylum seekers and all Australians who want to change the and unjust asylum seeker related policies Australia has adopted. Most importantly, at times of despair and hopelessness, we are there to offer comfort, friendship, hope and respite.Address: 67 Jeffcott Street, West Melbourne, VIC 3003.
Telephone: (03) 9326 6066
Fax: (03) 9326 5199
Email:
Website: http://www.asrc.org.au/CARAD - Coalition for asylum seekers, refugees and detainees
Since January 2000 CARAD has provided settlement services for over 2000 refugees who are sent to Perth from detention centres. These refugees have Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs).Address: Top Floor, Suite 38, Trinity Arcade 72 St. Georges Terrace Perth, WA
Phone: 61 +8 9321 2900
Fax: 61 +8 9321 4955
Email: Website: http://www.carad-wa.org
OR
You might follow the activities of A Just Australia (AJA), who continue to campaign to get the damaging policies changed.
The defeat of the DUA Bill was brought about by the orchestrated opposition of a number of groups. AJA played a key background role, from lobbying in Canberra to providing accurate and detailed analysis of the legal changes which enabled us all to understand the principles involved. Changing policy is slow, unremitting work and like all NGOs, AJA has a Grand Plan – and a shoestring budget.
Please consider. http://www.ajustaustralia.com/thingsyoucando_donatemoney.php