Abbas was an Afghan Refugee who graduated as a Nurse from Charles Sturt University. The Bathurst Refugee Support Group provided accommodation and emotional support during his University Studies. He is now married and lives and works as a Nurse in Adelaide. He became an Australian Citizen at a Ceremony in Adelaide on 26th January 2026.
Christmas 2025 Picnic in the Park: our grandmothers, mothers, and daughters.
Tamil dinner in July 2024 – company and food enjoyed by all who came.
Photos of Our Events
Two of our asylum seeker families participated in the Harmony Week 2021 project organised by Bathurst Regional Council and The Neighbourhood Centre.
Dr Rachael Jacobs recently (September 12) visited Bathurst. She did a workshop showcasing her group, in association with the Sydney Theatre Company and students from the University of Western Sydney, help asylum seekers learn English. She spoke at a dinner at Panthers Bathurst with guests from Bathurst and Orange.
Donation from Students
Students from Year 8 at St Stanislaus’ College Bathurst made a gift to the volunteers of BRFG as part of their religious education unit coordinated by Mrs Kate Welsh.
Visit of Bathurst Regional Councillors to Kath Knowles House of Welcome on Monday 13 November
