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Refugee Realities is run by Oxfam Australia with the strong support and partnership of a range of humanitarian aid and community organisations.

Associate partner

Many Moons

The Many Moons Group Inc is a Melbourne-based not-for-profit incorporated association of professional artists. The group was formed in October 2007 to facilitate and manage the Many Moons ESL, drama and singing lessons as well as the public performances of the Many Moons Choir.  

Presenting partner

AusAID

AusAID is the Australian Government agency responsible for managing Australia's overseas aid program. The objective of the program is to assist developing countries to reduce poverty, and achieve sustainable development in line with Australia's national interest. AusAID engages in international development, disaster preparedness and emergency response, humanitarian action dealing with the symptoms of conflict and crises, food aid, rehabilitation and reconstruction, and mine action.

Partners

UNHCR logo

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is an impartial, non-political humanitarian organisation mandated by the United Nations to protect refugees, and seek ways to help them restart their lives. UNHCR's Regional Office in Canberra covers Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific, and provides legal, resettlement and information services.

The Street Theatre

The Street Theatre is a multi-disciplinary performance ideas house with a curated program of work created by professional and independent artists. Street Presents is the professional development arm of the theatre. Street Presents develops creative projects through to fully staged performances, presents workshops and forums, and tells Canberra stories.

Australia Council

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Its mission is to enrich the lives of Australians and their communities by supporting the creation and enjoyment of the arts. This mission is underpinned by a commitment to: Excellent and distinctive Australian art - assisting Australian artists to create and present a body of distinctive cultural works characterised by the pursuit of excellence; Access for all Australians - assisting Australian citizens and civic institutions to appreciate, understand, participate in, enjoy and celebrate the arts; A strong and vibrant arts sector - providing infrastructure development for Australia's creative arts.

MARSS

Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services of the ACT Inc aims to be a leader in provision of settlement and related services for migrants refugees and humanitarian entrants in the ACT and region, in a caring, supporting and enabling way. It was established in 1980, and incorporated in 1983. It has been funded largely by the Commonwealth Department of Immigration and Citizenship, and also by ACT governments since 1990. MARSS is managed by a Board of Management comprising elected nominees from Canberra's ethnic communities, and nominated members representing the local government. The centre conducts programs for migrants of all ages to assist with language, welfare, employment, access and equity for people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

RedR Australia

RedR Australia trains people interested in being available to assist after major disasters. Qualified and experienced personnel are prepared for some of the challenges they may face on field assignments. Training covers the basics of emergency relief work, logistics, water, sanitation and communications. Those trained may then join the RedR Australia Register of people ready to respond to disasters when called or be available to Australian aid agencies for their own programmes. People may be placed with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, United Nations Children's Fund, World Food Programme or the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Assignments may be for a few weeks up to about six months.

ACFID

ACFID is an independent national association of Australian non-government organisations (NGOs) working in the field of international aid and development. It provides support to its network of members, which have a shared commitment to poverty reduction and the promotion of human rights and dignity. It provides members with a range of services and opportunities to exert influence. Its vision is to promote conditions of sustainable human development in which people are able to enjoy a full range of human rights, fulfil their needs free from poverty, and live in dignity. ACFID collaborates with a range of national and international organisations, and it administers a Code of Conduct committing members to high standards of integrity and accountability.

Canberra Refugee Support

Canberra Refugee Support Inc is a community based organisation and whose role is to provide support and assist in refugees settling in Canberra, undertake advocacy and from time to time provide policy advice as may be appropriate with no political or other affiliations. Canberra Refugee Support aims to help refugees become as independent as possible, as quickly as possible.

Woden Community Service

Is as an innovative service provider in the ACT which supports, develops and celebrates community strength by aiming to respond to the needs and circumstances of people seeking their assistance and offer them a service that is understanding and respectful. Woden Community Service undertakes research to understand demographics, community strengths, unmet needs and emerging social issues and programs. The community-led organisation builds upon the strength of volunteers and recognises the inherent value of volunteer contributions in the development of a diverse, strong and healthy community.

Corporate partners

Minotaur Security Group

Is Canberra's newest locally owned security company; a family owned business with over 30 years experience in the security industry. Minotaur Security Group provides a large number of security services to meet business and private needs. It’s staff are highly trained and highly reliable. Minotaur prides itself on employing people who enjoy working in the security industry and wish to pursue a career within it.