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Refugee Welcome Afternoon Tea at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, July 2016.
Ku-ring-gai welcomes refugees The final 70 Ku-ring-gai Welcome Packs were officially delivered to Settlement Services International (SSI) in August 2016 for distribution to newly arrived refugees. The Ku-ring-gai Refugee Welcome Pack Appeal was a whole of community effort, supported by council, to provide Welcome Packs to Syrian refugees resettling in Australia. Over 200 Welcome Packs were created comprising of essential items such as toiletries, toys, sporting equipment, first aid kits, books and school kits. The packs were well received and useful with the school packs being especially popular.
The community-based initiative for refugees supported by residents, Lifeline, Rotary, local churches and schools and the Migrant Resource Centre concluded with a celebration involving those who contributed and 100 newly arrived refugee families at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. Newcomers to Ku-ring-gai were invited to a free bus tour of the local area showcasing sustainable businesses in the local area as well as other highlights of Ku-ring-gai’s natural environment. New residents were also treated to a free lunch at the newly upgraded North Turramurra Recreation Area.
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