Achievements

In its short history, CASE for Refugees has already been recognised for its valuable contribution to refugees and the community. This includes:

• the 2004 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Highly Commended Award for protection and promotion of human rights of refugees and asylum seekers, particularly those on temporary protection visas

• being shortlisted in 2005 for the Community Service Industry Awards in the areas of ‘Working creatively to make a difference’ and ‘Strengthening Volunteering’

• being a finalist for the 2007 Community Service Industry Award for ‘Strengthening Volunteering’

• being awarded grant by the Sidney Myer Fund and Myer Foundation as part of the 2009 Commemorative Grants Program in recognition of CASE for Refugees' contribution to the Western Australian community. CASE was the only community organisation in Western Australia to receive this recognition. See further details in the following media release.