About Us

Who we are

Competently Leading You to Security

We are your trusted ally for Australian humanitarian and refugee visas. We have been dedicated to assisting refugees from across the globe in their pursuit of safety and security.

The Eastern Christian Welfare Australia, an Approved Proposing Organisation will ensure that your case is thoroughly prepared and ensured that you meet the eligibility criteria for lodgment through the Community Support Program.

Our exclusive focus on humanitarian and refugee visas sets us apart. We have honed our expertise to become the go-to organisation for those seeking refuge and a fresh start in Australia.  Our team that is passionate about making a difference.  We stand alongside you every step of the way, providing personalised guidance and unwavering support throughout your CSP Visa application process.

With a profound understanding of the challenges faced by refugees, we approach every case with empathy and compassion. Contact us today to take the first step towards a brighter future and rely on our decades of experience and our unwavering commitment to serving refugees.

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Who we are

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Monsignor Basil Sousanieh

Patriarchal Vicar of the Armenian
Catholic Australia

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His Grace Archbishop Amel Nona

Archbishop of St Thomas the Apostle of the
Chaldeans Archdiocese of Australia and
New Zealand

His Eminence Archbishop Haigazoun Najarian

His Eminence Archbishop Haigazoun Najarian

Primate of the Armenian Apostolic Church
Archdiocese of Australia and New Zealand

His Grace Bishop Robert Rabbat

His Grace Bishop Robert Rabbat

Eparch of the Melkite Catholic Eparchy of
Australia, New Zealand, and All Oceania

His Eminence Metropolitan Archbishop Basilios Kodseie

His Eminence Metropolitan Archbishop Basilios Kodseie

Metropolitan of Antiochian Orthodox Church
Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand

His Grace Bishop Daniel

His Grace Bishop Daniel

Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church
Diocese of Sydney & its affiliated Regions.

His Grace Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay

His Grace Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay

Bishop of the Maronite Catholic Church
Diocese of Australia, New Zealand and All Oceania

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His Eminence Archbishop Mor Malatius Malki

Metropolitan Archbishop of the Syrian
Orthodox Church of Antioch
Archdiocese of Australia & New Zealand

Reverend Father Andrawes Farag

Reverend Father Andrawes Farag

Priest of St Mark's Coptic Catholic Church
Australia

Reverend Father Lenard Ina

Reverend Father Lenard Ina

Parish Priest of the Syriac Catholic
Church Sydney and Canberra

Who we are

We are partnered with

Settlement Services International Limited

SSI has been the resettlement partner with Eastern Christian Welfare Australia since is approval as an Proposed Proposing Organisation.  SSI is a national not-for-profit organisation that provides dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything they do, their purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.  SSI was founded in Sydney in 2000 with the aim of helping newly arrived refugees settle in Australia. Over time, their expertise in working with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds served as the foundation for a gradual expansion into other social services and geographical areas. SSI now deliver services across three states, have a dedicated research team informing their work and leading sector insights, and they advocate for their communities’ issues.

Eastern Christian Welfare Australia

Eastern Christian Welfare Australia is an Approved Proposing Organisation.  They are the collective of the 11 Archbishops, Bishops, Patriarchal Vicars and representatives of the various Middle Eastern Christian religions, and include the following Australian churches: Syriac Orthodox Church of Australia and New Zealand, Syriac Catholic Church in Sydney and Canberra, Armenian Apostolic Church of Australia and New Zealand, Melkite Catholic Eparchy of Australia and New Zealand, Armenian Catholic Church of Australia, Maronite Church in Australia and New Zealand, Coptic Catholic Church of Sydney, Coptic Orthodox Church Diocese of Sydney and its Affiliated Regions, Chaldean Church of Australia and New Zealand.

The Great Lakes Agency for Peace and Development (GLAPD)

The Great Lakes Agency for Peace and Development (GLAPD) is a not-for-profit, organisation helping migrants, refugees and asylum seekers from Africa and beyond settle in Australia. Getting settled in a new country can be difficult. GLAPD helps smooth the way. Their mission is to improve the lives of migrants and refugees from Africa and beyond in Australia and help them integrate socially, culturally and economically.

The Shepherd of Egypt

The Shepherd of Egypt is a not-for-profit organisation with a central focus on providing dignity, assistance and quality of life to the most vulnerable. Through their skilled volunteers and generous donations, Shepherd of Egypt are able to provide hope, help and opportunity to those living below the poverty line. Shepherd of Egypt are actively involved in a number of projects including mobile health clinics, housing developments, support programs and small business initiatives. Due to the success of their programs, they are receiving an increasing number of requests for care and services that they offer.

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