Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

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Southern Sudanese Christian Welfare Association Annual General Meeting

Mar 21, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability

The Southern Sudanese Christian Welfare Association was formed by members of the Sudanese community to provide support for Maroondah’s Sudanese migrants. The organisation not only provides peer support but holds cultural events to create a sense of community and provide opportunities to learn about Sudanese culture. Today’s meeting elected committee members for the next twelve…
Wellbeing of the Sudanese Community within Maroondah

Feb 7, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The City of Maroondah is home to many Sudanese refugees, who settled within the municipality to start a new life within Australia. While many community organisations and facilities have welcomed the Sudanese community, they have experienced some ongoing difficulties in securing employment and housing. This afternoon I attended a public meeting convened by the Maroondah…