Rural Australians for Refugees- Port Augusta
Westpac Society Cheque Account
BSB XXXXX
Account XXXXXX

or by sending cheques to:

Port Augusta RAR
Treasurer
c/- Post Office Box XXXX
Port Augusta SA 5700

Money donated will be used to purchase goods and services specifically requested by asylum seekers detained in the Baxter Centre.

Please use our online contact form to let us know details of your donations, or any suggestions about allocation of the funds, especially if you donate via bank transfer.
We will forward a receipt.

A Guide to Giving

There are some specific items that are frequently requested by individuals and families. The Port Augusta RAR group are keeping records of requested items. With money and items donated we try to match the detainees with what they have identified they need.

People's generosity has been such that we have difficulty handling all the goods. Also, we would like to match specific gifts to individual needs.

If you would like to find out what detainees need or have requested, please contact us.

Phone cards with good international rates are useful.

Please check the Request List below. We can't handle goods that the detainees don't need and RAR and the detainees have limited storage space.

When you contact the team, you will be given a name, number and compound.

Wrap parcels in clear wrapping so contents are seen and clearly label with recipient's name, ID number & compound.

Hand delivery just prior to visiting is the best option if you are coming to Baxter.

Address:

Baxter Detention Center
Locked Bag 1
Port Augusta SA 5700

Please let us know via phone, letter, or use our online feedback form who has received your gift and what they have received. This will help us avoid doubling up on gifts and also make sure that your generosity is shared as equally as possible.

Delivery Options

If you hand deliver make sure you get a receipt.

Delivery can occur by mail or courier: these have similar costs.

If you send parcels via Stateliner bus service, Baxter staff will come and collect the goods from the station.

DON'T SEND Cassette players with a record function. Gifts of glass or tin or containers made of tin. Perishable items (they may sit in the system for up to 7 days). Items not required or requested by detainees.

Gift Wish List / Request List

• Sony play stations
• Radios
• CD and cassette players (but not with recording capability)
• English learning tools ie books with cassettes or CD, dictionary
• Videos and DVDs in both English and other languages
• Subscriptions to magazines ie-Australian Geographic, cricket or computer magazines or the Newspaper (please send only culturally appropriate and recent mags)
• Computers and computer accessories
• Food items — non-perishable food ie. Dried fruit or nuts, biscuits, muesli bars
  
• Sponsor the refurbishing of computers: min $60 each
• Books can be helpful although many have been sent in, books written in languages of the Middle East are probably most lacking.
• Knitting Yarn - local school colours maroon and navy.
• Electrical Goods - Electrical goods need to be new and in original unopened box, OR have a recent (within one year) electrical safety compliance tag.
  These tags require a check of the appliance by an authorised electrician. If you choose to get the compliance tag in Port Augusta contact: Kevin Freeman on Mobile 04 2780 3702, or Gliddon's Electrical Services: 59 Stirling Rd, Pt Augusta Phone 08 8642 2099.