The Gathering Place, Redfern, Sydney

Background

The indigenous aboriginal people of Australia live a marginalised life. Their situation is more severe when in urban areas. 

Objective

To offer a place of hospitality, networking and advocacy in urban Sydney for indigenous aboriginal people

Activities 

- Help with food, clothing and blankets (usually not money)

- help with bureaucracy (filling out forms etc.)

- attend events related to aboriginal issues

- connect with Aboriginal Catholic ministry and other related networks

- accompany to court or hospital etc.

- meetings of women who are part of the church community

People being served : People who are marginalised

Age group : Adults 26-60, Children 0-17, Young people 18-25

Number of participants : 251-500

Project status : Completed

Society presence : Australia/New Zealand

Focus of the project : People

JPIC Imperative : Welcoming People on the Move

UN Sustainable Development Goals :