Frequently Asked Questions
About Refugees
Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Immigrants — what is the difference?
REFUGEE
A refugee is any person who has been forced to flee their country due to war, persecution, or because their home government cannot or will not protect them.
When a refugee flees, they are registered with an official agency, such as a government or the United Nations, which allows them to gain access to state and international aid and assistance.
Refugees have legal protections guaranteed by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) including economic and social rights, and the ability to bring immediate family with them. Every refugee is initially an asylum seeker, although not every asylum seeker becomes a refugee.
ASYLUM SEEKER
Asylum seekers are not officially designated refugees, but they have appealed to achieve refugee status. They are leaving their country of origin in order to escape war or persecution due to their nationality, race, religion, or political affiliation.
MIGRANT
A migrant is someone who makes a considered decision to leave their current country and pursue a better, or different, life somewhere else. Generally, people migrate to find work, seek education or be reunited with family members. Unlike refugees, migrants can return to their home country whenever they want.
Read more in our blog - Refugees, Asylum seekers and immigrants - what’s the difference anyways?
General Questions
Q: Where does my money go?
A: Your donation supports You Belong’s initiatives including:
Welcome Picnics and Welcome packs for newly arrived refugees
Refugee home visits
Connecting services and support networks
English and Friendship Group
GROW Resilience Program
Miscellaneous depending on personal refugees's needs for their physical and emotional well-being.
Awareness campaigns to equip communities to embrace newly arrived refugees
Make a Donation today and support our work to empower refugees
Q: Where can I find more information about You Belong as an organisation?
A: Visit our What we do page on our website. Here you will find more information about You Belong and the ways we welcome refugees with extravagant hospitality and empowering programs to thrive in Australia.
Partners & Donations
Making a Financial Donation
Q: How can I make a donation?
A: Monthly giving and one-time gifts can be safely made online using a credit card or debit card on our website, here.
For more enquires, or to donate over the phone, please contact us.
Q: Where does my money go?
A: We are committed to ensuring that the funds we have been entrusted with are used effectively to empower and support Australia’s newest refugee residents as they settle into life here.
Here are some practical ways You Belong provides assistance for newly arrived refugees:
Home visits
Welcome Picnics
Connecting refugees to community services and support networks
English and Friendship Groups
GROW Resilience program
Heroes Journey - a resilience program for kids
Miscellaneous dependent on personal refugees's needs for their physical and emotional well-being.
Make a donation today and support our work to empower refugees to thrive in Australia.
Receipts/Tax Deductible Donations
Q: Is my giving tax-deductible?
A: Yes. Donations of $2 or more are fully tax deductible in Australia as allowed by law.
The ensuing financial transaction is between the user and You Belong Australia Pty Ltd, a public company limited by guarantee in Australia and a registered Deductible Gift Recipient. Our tax ID number (ABN) is 36 628 124 207.
Please consult your personal advisors on all legal, tax, or financial issues related to your gift or personal matters. Nothing contained on this website or in any of its documents, attachments, or links: (a) should be considered legal, tax, or financial advice, and (b) is intended or written to be used, and cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding tax-related penalties.
Cancelling a Monthly Partnership
Q: How can I cancel/update my monthly giving?
A: The simplest way to update your details is to Contact us by phone or email. Our team will be happy to assist you.
Partnerships
Q: I would like to partner my business with You Belong, is this an option?
A: We are so excited that you would like to use your skills and talents to partner with us. Please email tim@youbelong.org.au to get connected. It always helps if you send us as much information about your business or organisation as possible to help us know more about how we can possibly work together.