1. Working with People Seeking Asylum & Refugees
House of Welcome
Working with People Seeking Asylum & Refugees
Employment Program - Accommodation – Food Bank – Casework – Catering
Part of the St Francis Social Services Group of Programs © 2019

2. House of Welcome OUR VISION:
Is for a society in which there is full recognition of the
dignity, equality ,human rights
and humanity of all people.​
2018 Achievements
6,971 93
870
People Seeking Asylum were provided safe accommodation on any given night
People Engaged with our Community Development Activities
Individuals and families received foodbank distributions

3. Our Programs Empowered to Work Accommodation Casework
This Program supports refugees and people seeking asylum to access opportunities in the Australian labour market. It provides individual mentoring for work readiness, resume writing, interview preparation, assistance with job-search & placement, and skills training.
223 people have attended a consultation with Empowered to Work volunteers. The program has proven effective with one in three people being helped to secure work, further study and/or training.
Accommodation
House of Welcome provides Safe and secure accommodation. This is one of the priority concerns for people seeking asylum. We have an increasing number of referrals to the House of Welcome.
Over 160 referrals were received for individuals and families who were in housing crisis.
Casework
The case work team advocate for clients, coordinate financial aid, Food Bank, accompaniment and the coordination of referral support to other services.
Every person accessing House of Welcome accommodation is assigned a case worker to assist their settlement into the community and ensure their basic needs are being met. The House of Welcome food bank is stocked by the generous donations of partner schools, parishes, community groups and individuals, without whom House of Welcome could not deliver this service.

4. Our Programs Truth Be Told House of Welcome Catering
House of Welcome Catering provides opportunities for clients who face many barriers to finding employment in our community. Led by the Head Chef, House of Welcome’s catering model supports participants to gain the skills required to work in a commercial kitchen. It provides a friendly environment where participants gain foundational culinary knowledge and necessary English language skills.
Participants are given the practical experience of working in a functioning commercial kitchen for commercial customers.
Truth Be Told
House of Welcome Speakers Program trains and supports people seeking Asylum with the lived experience tell their story. People feel confident and empowered to speak publicly.
House of Welcome Truth Be Told speakers will be available to speak at Schools Clubs Businesses and meetings. This will also improve presentation and English skills which will be invaluable skills for future employment.

5. Join us to make a difference to the lives of people seeking asylum
OUR TARGET $300,000
Join us to make a difference to the lives of people seeking asylum
Sponsorship Packages
BRONZE
$500
SILVER
$1000
GOLD
$5000
PLATNUM
$10K
DIAMOND
$15K+
GIVES
2 years of Pharmaceutical support for 1 person with health issues
YOUR GIFT:
Framed Certificate of Appreciation
Name in Annual Report
Thank You in Quarterly Newsletter
GIVES
12 Months Basic food security for one person
YOUR GIFT:
BRONZE PKG
Plus
Discounted Invitation to
Thank You Sponsor Night”
GIVES 3 Months rent for 7 women in our women’s Shelter
YOUR GIFT:
SILVER PKG
Plus
Free Invitation to
“Thank You Sponsor Night ”
Logo Added to Website Sponsors + Social Media Story shared of contribution
GIVES
1 Year Home Rental for a Family
YOUR GIFT:
GOLD PKG
Plus
Truth Be Told Speaker for Your Event
Logo Placement on Catering Van
GIVES
At least 1 Year Food and housing Security for family of 4
YOUR GIFT:
DIAMOND PKG
Plus
Logo Placement on Video Ad Campaigns
Catering for 10 Cocktail Party Provided by HoW Catering

6. THANKYOU PLEASE CONTACT US
House of Welcome
THANKYOU
PLEASE CONTACT US
stfrancis.org.au/HouseofWelcome
St Francis Social Services © 2019