Every contribution strengthens our programs, keeps our centre running, and provides vital support to families starting over.
In 2026 we are aiming to raise $50,000 for operational and administrative cost including our educational programs. Refugees and Partners is a registered charity with DGR status so your donations are tax-deductible. As a not-for-profit organisation donations are vital and enable us to provide:
Four children and their mother were taken to the refugee camp in Uganda in 2017. Their father had been killed in the war. They had absolutely nothing, so their mother went in search of food. She was never seen again. Her shoes and clothes were found but there was no sign of their mother. An elderly man became their carer, sharing what little food he could get, with the four children. He became their carer but is now very old.
Meanwhile the camp’s pastor began a search for relatives. This year an aunt was found to be living in Gilleston Heights. She is the sister of their deceased father and is willing to take on the care of all four children. Holy Spirit school in Kurri and St Peter’s Maitland is prepared to enroll the children. However, we need to raise the money for their fares and so far, this is moving very slowly.
Every gift counts
All donations are tax deductible
$50
provides shopping vouchers to encourage regular attendance at classes
$140
covers quarterly gas bill used for cooking and hot water
$200
helps to restock our food cupboard
$600
provides emergency rent for a week for a two-bedroom family unit
$5000
covers monthly wages bill
$7200
covers Zara's House annual insurance
See our Annual Report for details of how donations are spent.
Our secure payment gateway charges a rate of 1.70% plus 30 cents per successful transaction.
You can make a donation via direct deposit to the following account:
Zara’s House Gift Account
BSB: 637000
Account Number: 722787978
If you choose to make a regular (recurring) donation, it will be processed monthly. Once processed, the funds are transferred to Zara’s House within 24 hours by our secure payment processor.
Yes, you can get receipts for regular gifts. Please indicate in the comment when making a donation and add your email address.
