0397671900
smrc@smrc.org.au
Support migrants and refugees to achieve their goals and aspirations
Payments are made securely on Stripe. All donations over $2 tax deductible.
Help migrants and refugees build safe, secure, healthy and independent lives in Australia
Established by migrants and refugees unable to obtain the support needed from mainstream services, the Southern Migrant & Refugee Centre (SMRC) has delivered services to communities in Melbourne’s southeast for the past 30 years.
SMRC currently delivers 31 funded programs offering migrant and refugee support services in 15 locations across five municipalities in southeast Melbourne.
Your donation will help people to improve their English, create important social connections, access employment, and get schooling support.
Why donate?
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To inspire independence in women like Qudsia.
Despite a lack of formal education, Qudsia persevered in Australia to learn English and build newfound independence.
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To grow hope for carers like Shamalie.
Shamalie turned to SMRC in her toughest moments, finding peace, support, and a community that helped her thrive as a carer.
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To help kids like Rahmat.
Rahmat was 12 when he moved with his family to Australia. While life in Afghanistan with his family was simple, safety was a persistent concern.
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To help families like Yoni’s.
A mother of four, Yoni left El Salvador in search of a better life for her family. She was surprised by the amount of care and services she and her husband were offered upon arrival.
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To support carers like Randa.
Randa was married with a two-year-old daughter and pregnant with twins when the Civil War in Lebanon forced the couple to leave.
Questions about your donation
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Your donation will contribute to SMRC programs that are designed to support newly arrived migrants and refugees to settle into Australia. Your donations mean SMRC can deliver services that are most in need and that meet the highest demand.
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Yes. Donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia. You will receive a receipt with your name which you can claim a tax deduction on your tax return that year.
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Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre is a registered charity. This means that we are endorsed as a deductible gift recipient (DGR), and donating over $2 will likely reduce your overall taxable income. You can also claim a tax deduction on your tax return for that year for your donation if you keep proof in the form of a receipt.
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SMRC uses Stripe to securely process your donation. If you opt-in to receive marketing materials from us, we may also use this information to contact you. You can opt-out or request changes to your information at any time by emailing communications@smrc.org.au or calling 03 9767 1900.
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We are happy to answer any questions. Contact the team at donations@smrc.org.au or call 03 9767 1900, Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.