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Musical collaborations between Australian artists and refugees. Two albums available. Profits go to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Human Rights Arts and Film Festival and Sudanese Australian Integrated Learning (SAIL). Sponsored by Amnesty International, Human Rights Arts and Film Festival, Media Arts Lawyers, Northcity 4, Symphonic Pixels, Riot House Publicity.

Melbourne NGO providing support for asylum seekers, as well as public awareness and advocacy campaigns. Lots of mythbusters/fact sheets and similar campaign resources available from the website. Email newsletter available. Volunteering opportunities (Melbourne only).

Carramar, Sydney. Support for asylum seekers and refugees. Housing, food, no-interest loans, advocacy, education. Some great community-building programs such as welcome dinners and cooking lessons.

Social justice, focusing on Indigenous Australians and refugees/asylum seekers. Research, community education, advocacy, support. A number of reports available from the site, including "Deported to Danger", which investigates outcomes for asylum seekers deported by Australia. Volunteering opportunities. Catholic Church (Christian Brothers?) organsation.

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. News, reports, downloadable publications (including the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees). Lots to read here. Much of it is in pdf form.

Support for community based asylum seekers in greater metropolitan Sydney; some support for those in rural NSW where possible. Advocacy, policy work, social justice aims. On-site health clinic. Volunteering opportunities. Funded by the Good Shepherd Sisters and philanthropic donations.

Community-based organisation based in Fitzroy, Vic., supporting new members of the community, including refugees and asylum seekers. Education, English language classes, computer skills, referrals. Volunteering opportunities. Funded by the Victorian Government, Yarra Council, Philanthropic Trusts & public donations.

Web-based management and communication system for Homestay placements throughout Australia. Basic service is for students, but their Community Placement Network initiative provides short-term accommodation to eligible asylum seekers leaving immigration detention, and the Homestay Helping Hand program serves marginalised populations, including asylum seekers. The Community Placement Network Assistance Trust provides other types of assistance to eligible asylum seekers and refugees.

RISE: Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees, a Melbourne-based non-profit incorporated association run by refugees, asylum seekers, and ex-detainees, for refugee and asylum seeker welfare and advocacy. Advice, support, advocacy, community development, anti-racism training for professionals, campaigning.

Fundraising charity for UNHCR in Australia. Donations, alternative gifts program, events. Volunteering opportunities.

Formed to procure and manage funds for the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA).

International emergency relief and development aid organisation. Child protection, aid, advocacy.

Service for asylum seekers living in the community, who have little or no income and face homelessness, and with unaccompanied young people in community-based care. Casework, housing, support, assistance, advocacy, research. Based in Carlton, Vic.

Assistance for asylum seekers on bridging visas or special category visas. Financial support.

AIA's refugee campaign page. Information, campaigning, resources, casework program.