RISE

Driving Lessons: Commencing 4th March 2010 – Applications closing soon!
RISE driving lessons are commencing on Thursday 4th March 1, 2010, and will run for eight months. Driving lessons will be running in Dandenong, Truganina, and Melbourne CBD.

Dandenong: Every Saturday, afternoon – evening
Truganina and Laverton : Saturday and Sunday, afternoon – evening
Melbourne CBD – Every Thursday 1pm – 3pm

All lessons are for both L-platers and P-platers.

Applications for lessons close at the end of March 2010.
Lessons are offered with at least a 50% discount, some participants eligible for free lessons.

If you want to be involved and haven’t registered yet please contact; admin@riserefugee.org

We would like to thank to our generous sponsors, the Ian Potter Foundation,  the City of Melbourne and the City of Yarra, for their kind  support and partnership for this program.

“Hi my name is John Deng from Laverton. I coordinate the RISE driving project in the Western suburbs offering both practical and theoretical lessons. The RISE driving project facilitates for 15 refugees in the area in partnership with the Shifa Driving School. We have a high number of individuals wanting driving lessons but with minimum funding, we can help so little. Make your donation and help us to provide these services to the community in Hoppers Crossing, Laverton and Truganina.”

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Educational Workshop : 31st of March 2010 in Dandenong

This workshop is designed to help ex-detainees recently released from immigration detention centers to access information about relevant services that can assist them with entry into the wider community. Topics include: accessing education, employment services and resume writing, crisis and welfare support, computer tutoring  . At this workshop, there will be opportunities to meet with mentors and get involved in ongoing RISE projects that can help you connect to like-minded people and become a more confident member of your community .

This project is proudly run by the dedicated efforts of RISE volunteers.

When: 6:30pm Wednesday 10th March 2010
Where: RISE office, Ross House
For more information, contact admin@riserefugee.org

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RISE Artists at Cultural Diversity Week and Harmony Day Festival in Ringwood: 18th March 2010

Come and see the RISE artists performing in Ringwood at the Cultural Diversity Week and Harmony Day Festival. RISE performances will include:

Hip-hop and Reggae performances,

DJ-ing,

cultural performances,

food stalls and more!

Great for the whole family – so come along and enjoy a day of cultural festivities and chat to the RISE volunteers to find out how you can help.

All performances will be held at the Ringwood Library, 4 Ringwood Mall Street, from 11am – 5pm.

Make a donation:

RISE is a Tax deductible organization and your support will help us to build a more equitable community in Victoria. To make a donation to RISE contact admin@riserefugee.org

Ph: – (03) 9639 8623

Fax: – (03) 9650 3689