Jesuit Refugee Service
Service Description
JRS is an international Catholic organisation that works to accompany, serve and advocate for the rights of refugees, people seeking asylum, and other forcibly displaced persons. In Australia, JRS is focused on supporting people seeking asylum through casework, crisis relief, employment and education, food, and community activities at Arrupe Place, Parramatta; through casework, social, educational, and leadership activities at JRS, Womens Space in Parramatta, and through community education and advocacy at a local, regional and international level.
Alternate Names: JRS
https://aus.jrs.net/en/jesuit-refugee-service/
02 9098 9336 (Community Centre); 02 9356 3888 (Head Office)
(Community Centre)
Parramatta, NSW, 2150
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm (Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday only)
Accessibility
Referral System
Self-referral or via referral from other organisations
Service Fees
None
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter services available for most languages
Disability Access
Yes. Ground level
Organisational Information
Area Served
National
Parent Organisation
Jesuit Refugee Service Australia
Postal Address
Community Centre
10-12 Victoria Road
Parramatta
NSW
2150
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
Yes
Last Updated: 2 April 2024