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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Bunnings BBQ sizzles

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....

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Foaad’s special day

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...

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Leen catches the singing bug

Leen catches the singing bug

Young Leen has only been in Australia a year but she’s well and truly caught the performing bug after singing a duet at the sold-out Finding Freedom concert recently at...

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Bangalow market stall

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.

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Theatre performance

Theatre performance

The remarkable true story of a woman shaking off the stifling bonds of society to live her own life forms the core of the Drill Hall Theatre Company’s production of The...

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Acid Bleed are back

Acid Bleed are back

Get set for a fab night of jazz with Acid Bleed on Saturday, September 14 at 6.30 pm at Tintenbar Hall. This is a fundraiser for Northern Rivers for Refugees. Acid Bleed is a...

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Call for regular donations

We are encouraging our supporters to consider making a regular (eg monthly) donation to NRFR. While we continue to actively run fundraising campaigns, having a pool of regular...

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Volunteer coordinator needed

We are looking for someone to take over as the volunteer coordinator for Northern Rivers for Refugees. Our warm thanks go to Evelina Piga, who has carried out that role for over...

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