Sudanese Refugees
Modbury
Uniting Church has as one of its objectives a strong sense of Social Justice and
aims to achieve this by focusing on the plight of refugees in the Sudan.
Over the last year the church has
welcomed many families into our church and helped them settle in Modbury and has
pledged to help others as funds allow.
We support our families in many
practical ways including help in finding accommodation, clothing, furniture,
suitable jobs and schooling for children.
In November of 2007 we welcomed
another sponsored family from Sudan and our church
community is now assisting them to settle into their new environment and come to
grips with a different culture. We are now in the throes of sponsoring
another family and are hoping that they will be with us some time in May. Again
there will be great excitement when the new arrivals will meet up with some of
their extended family who have been in Adelaide for some time.
Recently two Sudanese families who
have been part of the Modbury Uniting Church congregation for sometime have
moved into their own homes in Andrews Farm. We wish them well as they settle
into their new homes.
African Women's Day
African Women's Day meets every Tuesday
during school term time from 10.30am - 2.30pm at the
Church Hall.
African Women's Day
specifically aims to:-
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provide a safe place
for new arrivals, refugees or sponsored migrants, from Africa
to meet on a weekly basis. |
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provide English
conversation instruction focusing on African women unable to
access formal Government provided tuition due to transport
and family difficulties. |
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provide an opportunity
for African women to meet with local residents in a
non-threatening environment |
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provide an opportunity
for African women to have access to sewing machines and learn
the fundamentals of "dressmaking". |
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provide instruction in
Australian type cooking and the importance of healthy eating
habits. |
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provide formation on
health, nutrition and government support options. |
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teach the basics of
keyboard and computer skills. |
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encourage African
women to take over the running of African Women's Day. |
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Financial counselling is now available
between 9.30am and 12.30pm alternate Tuesdays. This is a free
service provided by Child Youth and Family Services (CYFS).
Appointments are essential. Please ring Pat Thomas (08)
82511371 or mobile 0419 869 219 |
