Hi everyone! Well what an awesome night we had last Sunday (30/03/08), not only did we get the chance to show off some of Brisbane's most talented musicians, but we managed to raise $1500 towards establishing a much needed Life Skills Clinic at Milpera State High School!
This year's gig took place at the uber-cool venue Barsoma (22 Constance St, Valley) and the event was attended by over 100 people all wanting to do their part to support OOFRAS with this latest initiative. We rocked on and grooved along to the sounds of The Reversals, The Westminsters, My Fiction, Brendan Leggatt, This Frozen Star and 8 Ball Aitken - who all generously donated their time and talent to help us out. But of course it wasn't all about the music...we also had toffee apples and macaroons galore - thank you so much Clarissa and Beau!!
Milpera State High School provides intensive support to assist newly arrived refugee and migrant students settle into schools around Brisbane. The money raised on the night will go towards a Life Skills Clinic which will be established in partnership with the University of Qld. The clinic will provide specialist Occupational Therapy services to the students to further assist with the learning and adjustment required to successfully transition into the Australian school system. To find out more, go to the 'Beyond the Night' page and check out some of the pics from the night in our 'photo gallery'!
Eritrean Buffet at Mu'ooz
Sat 24 May 2008 6:30 pm
Join us for a fundraiser dinner for this unique opportunity to experience quality Eritrean cuisine.
Includes 3 course meal and traditional coffee ceremony .
All proceeds will go towards establishing a Life Skills Clinic at Milpera State High School – A school for newly arrived immigrants and refugees.
Cost: $50
Places are limited RSVP 10 May
Ph: Linda 0408 188 092
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A friend hanging out at Mu'ooz Restaurant
What is OOFRAS?
OOFRAS is a network of occupational therapists (OTs) working together to develop a field of practice that responds to the occupational needs of refugees. OOFRAS is a non-profit, volunteer-run organisation coordinated and supported by occupational therapists for occupational therapists. We are based in Brisbane, although we span to many parts of Australia, and have members and networks all over the world. We are an organisation based on community and synergy of spirit… we are not a product, a program, or a place – but a people.
OOFRAS partners with occupational therapists and other sectors to build capacity of the profession to provide quality, accessible, and equitable services for refugees, and provides a central hub to support the growing synergy of OTs working in this area. OOFRAS believes in the power of the collective to stimulate and initiate local interest and action, with the aim to build global infrastructure.
Thank you for your interest and support of OOFRAS. We hope the website is inspiring and informative, and guides the way for a better occupational future for refugees and asylum seekers. Enjoy!
New to OOFRAS?
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- Want to know what’s happening? Be inspired with OT Stories
- Researching OT/refugee issues? Get informed in the OT Role
- Itching for action? Try ideas from What Can I Do?
- Ready to network? Submit your details at OOFRAS Connect
- Want a head start for your project? Find a lead at Resources & Links
