Details of Offer: Our family are willing to offer anyone assistance to new South Africans arriving in Perth. We have lived out of SA for 15 years however the last 6 years have been spent in Australia, 3 yrs in Sydney and now 3 yrs in Perth. We are familiar with all aspects of moving and know how hard it can be. We have two daughters aged 22 and 25 who can also assist teenagers as this is a very difficult time for teens.

 

Mobile: 0402363260

 

Details of Offer: I live south east of Brisbane and I run a Christian support group for ladies every Friday morning from 9.00 am to 12 noon in the Mansfield/Wishart/Carindale/Chandler areas. This means we meet in different people's homes and gather together to try and help one another practically, emotionally, as well as prayer for our needs. Anyone interested can email me.

 

 

Details of Offer: Carol is happy to give any help required to new families settling in the Gold Coast area - we have a great network of SA ladies here and don't want anyone to feel lost or lonely. I know all about the difficulties of moving countries having done it several times over the last 30 years. Whatever help you need even if it is only a chat over a cup of coffee the offer is there.

 

Phone: 07 5665 6479

Mobile: 0414 917 912

 

Details of Offer: Available for networking on the Central Coast. Carol resides in the Avoca Beach area with her family.

 

 

Details of Offer: We have a good single bed, 2 x bedside tables, 2 lamps, a bit of linen some kitchen stuff –pots etc, ironing board and so on. Nothing much and nothing fancy but it may be useful to help get someone started when they arrive here. Its FREE to anyone needing it!! If you know anyone needing anything like this we are in Cooroy, Sunshine coast Qld and could get it to Brisbane if that was helpful? Please Contact Caroline

 

Phone: 0425 811 253

 

Details of Offer: Chaleen is willing to to be a friend via email. She does not live in Australia, but having been out of SA for more than two years, she has been through the ups and downs of living abroad.

 

 

Details of Offer: Dr Katie Richard a clinical psychologist and hypnotherapist offers counselling. She is based in Indooroopilly.

 

Mobile: 040 267 6186

 

Details of Offer: Gail Northcote from the Brisbane West area has offered to help families in that area, especially if they have children, to help them to settle and tap into the positive side of migrating. She works with primary aged children who have learning difficulties so can offer advice on placement, schools, bridging the gaps and possibly some tutoring. She's also a trained counsellor, having worked with Childline in SA for many years. If she can't help a family, she can refer them on to someone who can. Contact Gail

 

 

Details of Offer: Janeaya Revels from Migration Odyssey has offered to do a free CV review to ensure CVs are in line with Australian standards. She will email you a few pointers and if necessary help you to improve your CV.

 

 

Details of Offer: Karl Wrogemann is able to assist people wanting information or help in Adelaide (South Australia).

 

Mobile: 0437 836 567

 

Details of Offer: I run the Sunshine Coast branch of Australian Recruiting and am happy to offer advice on how best to go about securing employment. I don't rate my chances of finding people employment as we normally fill positions as opposed to finding positions for people. But am very happy to offer support anywhere around the Sunshine Coast area.

 

Phone: 07 54453188

 

Details of Offer: Linda and Hendre are happy to help people new to Sydney because they know how important it is to have people around you that went down the same road. The live at Picnic Point.

 

Phone: Linday on 041 309 5342

Mobile: Hendre on 041 121 2751

 

Details of Offer: I can help people arriving in Perth requiring initial integration, general advice on schooling, social activities and where to get what. I can pull some strings finding alternative employment and generally someone to depend on or a sympathetic ear.

 

Mobile: 0432 376 891

 

Details of Offer: Matilda is happy to help anyone in any capacity. She lives in Maleny and still remembers the first scary years, even 26 years down the track.

 

Phone: 07 5435 2445

Mobile: 0412 70 20 15

 

Details of Offer: Happy to help people coming to Adelaide.

 

Mobile: 0438767589

 

Details of Offer: Michelle from Ferny Grove in Brisbane has offered to help new arrivals in any small way including having a cup of tea together and babysitting for a while.

 

 

Details of Offer: Contact point for South Africans in Tasmania -- RiverCity Christian Church in North Hobart, www.rivercitycc.org.au. Contact: Pastor Nico Smit. Counselling in English and Afrikaans available through the RiverCity Community Counselling Centre.

 

 

Details of Offer: Phillip and Cheryl, who live in Calamvale, have offered help to families, especially with young children, in the Brisbane area. As new arrivals to Australia, they understand some of the stresses of making the big move. They are happy to meet over a cup of coffee or for a picnic or to assist wherever they can.

 

Mobile: 0430 185 802

 

Details of Offer: Ricky from the Australian Institute of Learning in Robina, QLD, is able to offer advice and explain the Australian education accreditation process.

 

Phone: 0755 625 030

 

Details of Offer: Stella Horgan is a counsellor/psychotherapist in South Yarra, Melbourne. She allocates a certain number of hours to people who are in need of help, but may be struggling financially

 

Mobile: 0431 964 096

 

Details of Offer: I am happy to help out in anyway with friends,people moving to the gold coast.Any body into surfing ,fishing. I can show them around and get to meet some other like minded people.

 

Mobile: 0439392605

 

Details of Offer: A ladies book club has been started in the Northern Melbourne region (Mill Park, Epping, South Morang, Mernda, Craigieburn etc). They would like to hear from any South African ladies who are in need of friendship, some emotional support during tough times or a glass of good wine.