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

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