Annual Report 2014-15

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Repairing with GolD There is a traditional Japanese art-form originating in the 15th century, called Kintsukuroi which means “repairing with gold”. It adds a unique aesthetic quality to broken ceramic vessels, by repairing them with gold or silver lacquer, and in turn creating an object more valuable than the unbroken original. Here at RACS, a dedicated group of lawyers and support staff work to obtain safety and protection for ordinary people from all over the world. Each person we serve has endured a journey full of travails before reaching our front door. Each person is as unique as their story. And each one of these wonderful human beings has held on in the belief that tomorrow will be better than yesterday. This important work done by RACS, of “repairing with gold” is only possible because of the contributions by you, our loyal, firm and humane supporters. Amid the funding and legislative uncertainty of the past two years, RACS simply asked our expanding circle of supporters for leadership on the issue of seeking asylum. And in that time RACS has experienced tremendous support by individuals, institutions and organisations determined to be counted on the better side of humanity. We are especially grateful for the generosity of the growing Friends of RACS circle. Thank you for making a commitment in your personal budget to support our work with a monthly donation. It provides RACS with both financial certainty and encouragement. Our sincere thanks to the grant makers and institutions which have demonstrated philanthropic leadership well before the cause of seeking asylum reached the front pages of the newspapers. These leaders include The Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation, The Scully Fund, Dooleys Lidcombe, The Chill Foundation, The Sky Foundation, The Law & Justice Foundation, the Durham Family and The Nordia Group. We thank our pro bono partners for providing the technical expertise and in-kind donations which enable us to leverage our resources. Our gratitude to: Allens Linklaters, Gilbert + Tobin, King & Wood Mallesons, Norton Rose Fulbright, Wotton + Kearney, Herbert Smith Freehills and Baker & McKenzie. Thank you to our University partners The University of New South Wales, The University of Sydney, the University of Technology, Sydney, Macquarie University, Australian National University, the University of Wollongong, the Western Sydney University, and Notre Dame University for being active in promoting human rights and social justice to your students on campus, and to your alumni further afield. Our special gratitude to the University of New South Wales for providing a new premises for RACS. We appreciate the efforts of everyone who organised and attended one of the many events held for our benefit during the year. These include the RACS Alumni Night, Good Lie Screenings, RACS Speed Dating Nights, Auburn Council’s Refugee Camp In My Neighbourhood, Crossing Borders at the National Art School, the Dooleys Christmas Fair, the Macquarie University Law Society Trivia Night, the UTS Law Society Ball, the Freedom From Fear Conference, the Scarborough Pub Big Afternoon Out, Andrew Guy’s “Nobody Needs To Know” Show, One Day Sundays, Origin-Transit-Destination at Casula Powerhouse and the Game Day at The Games Den. We acknowledge the significant support of the staff and management of our Workplace Giving partners Allens Linklaters and King & Wood Mallesons. 24 | Annual Report
And we have been encouraged by the generosity of the EthicalJobs.com.au and Schwartz Media, both of whom introduced RACS to their audiences and stakeholders. Finally, we extend our deep gratitude to the numerous volunteers who give of their valuable personal time to further the claims of those seeking safety. transformational outcome in the life of one ordinary person. For this we say thank you. Together we are “repairing with gold”. Andrew Kelly Fundraising Manager It is eminently true that RACS would be much diminished without the efforts and sacrifices of each and every one of our supporters. Each contribution produces a Photo: Jonathon Shannon Refugee Advice and Casework Service | 25
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