We are a Sunshine Coast group that advocates for just and compassionate treatment of refugees, consistent with the human rights standards which Australia has developed and endorsed.
We support policies towards refugees and asylum seekers that reflect respect, decency and traditional Australian generosity to those in need, while advancing Australia’s international standing and national interests.
HOSPITALITY AND SUPPORT
We make friends with refugees and asylum seekers living in south east Queensland, exchanging visits and phone calls, offering practical support as needed.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
We seek the truth about refugees and asylum seekers in Australia, and we make this public in different ways including offering talks to schools and community groups.
LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY
We lobby our politicians, and use media publicity to advocate for just and compassionate treatment of refugees and asylum seekers.
Meetings: FOURTH Sunday of each month,
11.30 am to 1 pm,followed by finger food lunch. In Buderim.
Email: buddies1@westnet.com
Buddies is holding a fundraiser “Silks and Saris” on Saturday 15th August from 12-3pm. $15 per person. Contact Margaret 5438 2789 or Audrey 5494 2240.
Here are some recent photos !
events
Picnic Day at the Beach»An important and happy part of Buddies activities are the Picnics at the Beach
early buddies picnics»
Many new friendships have begun through our picnics.
Cotton Tree
Painting is fun
All joined in to do a painting that now hangs in the Refugee Claimants’ Centre, Brisbane.
resources
fact sheet»Refugees/ Asylum Seekers/ Migrants
Who is a refugee?
According to the United Nations Convention and Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees (also called the Refugees Convention), a refugee is someone who is outside their own country and cannot return due to a well-founded fear of persecution because of their:
race
religion
nationality
membership of a particular social group or
political opinion
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