Spectrum MRC Refugee Appeal

Spectrum MRC's mission is to offer services and programs designed to assist migrants and refugees to successfully settle in Australia. Established in 1980 to provide settlement services in Melbourne's northern metropolitan region, Spectrum MRC has expanded to the West to respond to clients' needs and close existing gaps in the provision of services to CALD communities. Services provided include immigration, employment and training, family and youth and aged and disability.

How will the funds be used?

Spectrum MRC's Refugee Appeal will contribute to support services not currently funded by grants, such as the African Homework Club which has grown significantly after starting nine years ago. The program now focuses on all subject areas and includes Primary and Secondary school students from a number of different schools in Melbourne's north, with most students from Sudanese and Somali backgrounds.

Key aras of expenditure

• Aforementioned African Homework Club
• "Bridging the Gaps with Basketball" program to more refugee and disadvantaged youth
• Leadership program for "Ethnic Youth Council" members, young people of diverse backgrounds advocating for their peers
• Social integration programs for refugee and migrant youth & elderly
• Parenting in a New Culture" Courses and audio guides

• Give a one-off donation online
• Give a regular donation online
• Donate by phone
To donate by phone, call Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre Inc. on 03 496 0200. Please have your credit card details on hand when you call.
• Donate by mail
To donate by mail, please download a printable donation form and send through the post to:
251 High Street
PRESTON VIC 3072
• Donate by fax
To donate by fax, please download a printable donation form and fax to 9484 7942.
• Leave a bequest
To leave a bequest in your will, please read the wills and bequests page for Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre Inc..