RISE

We are all from diverse backgrounds and have settled in different regions throughout Melbourne such as Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond, North Melbourne, Footscray, Sunshine, Carlton, Flemington, West Melbourne, Collingwood and Dandenong. Our members met each other through housing flats, community projects, work placements, and through study (at University and TAFE).

RISE consists of a small team of six managers and three outreach workers. The remaining staffs are volunteers. The staffs are overseen by an advisory group who provide assistance with accounting, strategic planning, community development, networking and legal support.

We believe that it is our obligation to advocate for change and improve the current Australian welfare system and refugee policies.

RISE services planning is based on the belief that the most effective, relevant, and sustainable development projects come from the refugee community itself. Refugees’ insights into the social, physical and political settings in which they live are a necessary tool for understanding community needs and envisioning inventive solutions to local problems.

If you like to find more about RISE team, please click the picture.