Rainbow Refugee Project Perth

Over 50 people packed the room at Citiplace last night, testimony to the amazing solidarity Perth folk feel towards our lgbtqi community around the world. New (and newish) arrivals Sinem and Julian, shared stories of their journeys, fears faced in hostile and dangerous places, emotional memories, and profound gratitude at now being able to live freely and safely. Our thanks to David Goncalves for sensitively hosting the discussion. Also thanks to Romy and Blaise from the CRISP program which facilitates the link between Rainbow Refugee Perth and overseas lgbtqi refugees.
There are currently several queerfolk overseas whose Australian visas are finalsed. They are ready to travel to Australia and are awaiting being matched with a support group. Anyone interested should call CRISP or June 0435 517 753 for more information

5th of August, ART class

RRP member Liza introduced Julian to a live-drawing class in Bayswater
Never having done live drawing or worked on canvas before, the results pretty impressive…

Dear friends
We're delighted to invite you to our Showcase and Sundowner - Tue 15 Sept, 6 - 8pm at Citiplace, Perth.
See details on the attached flier and/or Humanitix site to RSVP (... important, please do it asap!)
https://events.humanitix.com/rainbow-refugee-perth-showcase-and-sundowner

Our 'newcomers' Julian and Sinem, will share their moving stories and their excitement at being here, tasting a freedom we largely take for granted! We'll also be joined by 2 reps from CRISP (the program that links us with LGBTQI refugees) so your questions are welcomed. MC'd by our splendid Deputy Mayor of Perth, David Goncalves, and followed by a chance to socialise with light refreshments, it promises to be an evening of hope and laughter - please join us!.. and of course, don't forget to circulate this to your friends and colleagues! Thanks! 😄

We look forward to seeing you there!

Rainbow Refugee Perth Showcase and Sundowner Showcasing Rainbow Refugee Perth, Meet n greet our newcomers, hear their stories, welcome them to Perth! Socialise with light refreshments.

27 July ,3-month anniversary
Home movie night – thanks Brian and Nicholas for hosting our RRP home movie night. Taking our role as culture-guide seriously, we enjoyed Priscilla

Rainbow Refugee Perth supports LGBTQI refugees newly arriving in Perth, helping them to settle and thrive in our community. We provide a safe "landing pad" with practical, hands-on assistance as well as family-style friendship and social integration in our networks

For further information contact: [email protected]

Donate to Rainbow Refugee Perth Help us welcome a refugee household to our community

22 June ,
Pot Luck dinner with RRP family, we loved celebrating the amazing milestones that have passed. It's going dizzyingly fast, but Julian is pacing his energy, taking it all in and learning fast.

QUIZ NIGHT

TALKING GENERATIONS

26 May, New job
A call out on a local bulletin board attracted a positive response from
Priceline, St James, and Julian starts work as a make-up consultant with
them. Very happy, lovely workplace.