The Hobsons Bay Refugee Network (HBRN) and West Welcome Wagon (WWW) are holding a fundraising film night in Yarraville to help asylum seekers set up new homes.
Ann Morrow, co-founder of the HBRN, said some proceeds would help asylum seekers in the community who are receiving 89 per cent of Australia’s lowest dole payment – as little as $56 a day for a couple.
A screening of The Good Lie will be held at the Sun Theatre from 6.30pm on November 21.
Starring Reese Witherspoon as an employment counsellor, the movie tells of three young Sudanese men making a new life in America.
WWW’s Sue Cram said money raised would be used to buy reconditioned washing machines and fridges for asylum seeker families released into community detention.
“HBRN helps with finding suitable housing and providing white goods and bicycles,” she said.
“WWW supplies donated furniture, food, clothing, kitchen requirements and children’s needs, including toys.”
The groups help asylum seekers enrol their children in school, show families how to use local community and health services, encourage them to make friends with their neighbours, and give some free English conversation classes.
Tickets are $22; drinks at bar prices.
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/FYFK
