Update: Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services (MARSS) 2022 – volunteers needed

The Social Justice Advocates have been in action in the Bega Valley since 2011. Part of the Advocacy has been to invite a group of Refugees to our beautiful Valley for a weekend holiday, now for the 5th time.

On Thursday, October 20th, 47 guests (13 Families) will arrive in the Bega Valley for a holiday weekend. The itinerary below shows the plans for the weekend:

Thursday 20th: Guests will arrive and have their first night with their host families.

Friday 21st: School visits.

Saturday 22nd: (from 10am) Pambula Beach swim, BBQ lunch (all Halal), games/activities and (2pm) Welcome to Country and Indigenous Smoking Ceremony by Nathan Lygon.

Sunday 23rd: Visit to Potoroo Palace and Yellow Pinch – BYO lunch.

Volunteers are welcomed and needed to help welcome our guests and create a beautiful weekend.

All community members are also welcome to come along and participate.

Please contact Mick for further details of how you can help

annmickbrosnan@gmail.com