Northern Rivers for Refugees (NRFR) helps refugees settle in Australia. We fundraise and advocate to the Australian Government for a better deal for refugees. We help educate and inform the community on the need to care for people seeking asylum.
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Life-changing experience
Ever since the horrible Tampa boat ‘incident’ I’d felt quite disempowered about the state of refugees, that is until a chance encounter about 18 months ago. I was walking my dog...
Bunnings BBQ sizzles
Our doughty sausage sizzlers had a great day at the recent Bunnings BBQ in Ballina, raising $1957 – a stunning effort. Meg Pickup said the takings included $90 in donations....
Foaad’s special day
By Foaad Makansi One of the most beautiful, elegant and wonderful celebrations ever for you is the one that friends and family organise for you. Nothing lasts in your imagination...
Join our events
Trivia night @ Mullum
Join along for a night of side-splitting hilarity for a serious cause. Every cent you donate will help support a refugee family our small volunteer group are helping to settle in our beautiful region.
Ballina trivia night
Our newest Community Supporter Group, Ballina Refugee Resettlement and Welcome Network (BRRAWN) is holding a trivia night at the Ballina RSL on November 1.
Bangalow market stall
On the fourth Sunday of the month, NRFR’s Bangalow Market fundraising stall is is going from strength to strength! The stall is a valuable fundraising opportunity.
Get involved
AGM in November
The Annual General Meeting of Northern Rivers For Refugees will be held on Saturday November 23 at 2.30pm at Tintenbar Hall. Three management committee positions will be voted...
Calling medical practitioners
Mark Isaacs and Northern Rivers for Refugees are looking for volunteer medical practitioners to perform online consultations of refugees based abroad. Mark is an experienced...
Help women in Afghanistan
Since coming to power, the Taliban have placed more and more restrictions on women, to the point where they can’t even laugh in public. Now you can do something. Rural...