Organisation:

Bayside Adolescent Boarding Inc

Project Name:

Welcoming the Strangers

Suburb:

WYNNUM (Brisbane)

State:

Queensland

Amount:

$10,000

Project Summary:

African refugee families settling in Brisbane have faced difficulties securing private rental accommodation. This project seeks to overcome this by providing information and cross cultural training to real estate agents. It will also hold informal social events to bring agents and refugees together to share perspectives and develop relationships. The project will be publicised through local radio and newspapers.

About the Organisation:

Bayside Adolescent Boarding assists young people improve their relationship with their families, existing support networks and broader community. It seeks to promote a positive image of young people and to challenge the structural issues and negative stereotypes faced by young people through lobbying, advocacy and community development.