Grassroots · Mullumbimby area, Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia
Northern Rivers for Refugees
A small volunteer group in the Northern Rivers welcoming and resettling refugee families
Since 2015Works locallyNorthern Rivers
A volunteer-run group in the Northern Rivers of NSW whose vision is to welcome, respect and support refugees and people seeking asylum. Under community sponsorship it takes full responsibility for resettled families in their first year, covering housing, food, transport, medical care and school supplies, raising about $20,000 per family through local donations and events.
It published a ten-year history covering 2015 to 2025, ran Refugee Week activities in 2026 and held a charity concert with Emily Lubitz at the Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club on 19 September 2026. Activities span Ballina, Mullumbimby and Bangalow.