Founded in 2001, BMRSG is guided by a vision where people seeking refuge and asylum in Australia are treated with justice and compassion. 

BMRSG is run entirely by volunteers. Our visitors offer friendship and practical support to the households they visit, mostly in Western Sydney. Financial assistance is a key aspect of support. As well, assistance with employment, training and education is an important part of what we do. Our aim is to work with our refugee friends to give them the opportunity to achieve independence.

Most of the refugees we support have not had their visa status determined. Many of them have been in Australia for over 10 years. Their bridging visa means that they do not have access to Centrelink entitlements, some don’t have Medicare and some don’t have work rights. Their life is tough.

Here’s how BMRSG supported refugees in 2023/24:

Rent:                           $102,956.21

Food:                           $30,314.06

Medical:                      $4,719.39

Education:                  $8,550.00

All donations over $2 to BMRSG inc. are tax deductable. As all our administration is covered by membership payments every dollar goes directly to support refugees. So please give generously.

Warmly

Kathie Herbert

Chairperson