by NRFR Ryan | Dec 2, 2024 | Events
More than 150 people gathered recently with the same purpose – to support another refugee family to settle in the Northern Rivers. Local comedian Ellen Briggs gave her time gratis to MC a trivia night organised by FoRBS (Friends of Refugees Byron Shire) at...
by NRFR Ryan | Dec 2, 2024 | Events
If you or someone you know may be able to provide employment for a refugee, please join us for drinks and nibbles from 6-7pm on Wednesday January 22 at Stone & Wood, Byron Bay. Please click this link to express your interest. We know you will be inspired to hear...
by NRFR Ryan | Nov 30, 2024 | Notices
The recent AGM heard that NRFR is in a strong position to continue supporting the settlement of refugee families in our area. One of the most significant decisions in the past year was to change our name to Northern Rivers for Refugees at the Special General Meeting...
by NRFR Ryan | Nov 30, 2024 | Newsletter
The challenge was to show one of our newly arrived families how to do a capital city for free (excluding travel). Brisbane City Council has a great website called Five free things to do in Brisbane. We actually didn’t get to do any of those suggestions because some of...
by NRFR Ryan | Nov 30, 2024 | Newsletter
Knowing how to swim is an Australian essential, and the Lismore Region Refugee Settlement group’s new family are diving right in. With a steamy Lismore summer knocking on the door, the entire family is taking swimming lessons. The Hazara family of a mother and five...
