Pushing Barriers IncRegistered

Pushing Barriers, as a notforprofit charity, aims to advance and improve the lives and welfare of young people with refugee background. We are an incorporated association registered in Queensland and with the Australian Charities and Notforprofits Commission. For seven years we have been creating positive social change by giving Australia s children who are from a refugee background the best possible access to the club and community sport of their choice in a safe and supportive environment, helping them and their families be welcomed into Australian culture. Run predominantly by volunteers, Pushing Barriers links these young people, their families and wider community to local sporting clubs, organising transport to games, uniforms, equipment, and registration fees. We build relationships with sports clubs and players so they can better understand the challenges faced by young refugees, learn about their experiences, and become more welcoming and inclusive. We are based in Brisbane and are unique with the services we offer in Queensland.