Stories

New Arrival Profile: Meet Anika from Melbourne
We love to share the stories of our volunteers but also the wonderful dinner participants we meet. Since arriving to Australia, Anika has been active in Welcome Dinner Project events. She shows boundless passion and dedication to the cause, assisting greatly by making...

Volunteer Profile: Meet Amir From Melbourne’s Eastern Hub
There would be no Welcome Dinner Project if it wasn’t for hundreds of amazing volunteers all around the country who give boundless passion, dedication and love to make people feel welcome in our communities. Every fortnight, the Welcome Dinner Project –...

Volunteer Profile: Meet Katie From Melbourne’s Northern Hub
There would be no Welcome Dinner Project if it wasn’t for hundreds of amazing volunteers all around the country who give boundless passion, dedication and love to make people feel welcome in our communities. Every fortnight, the Welcome Dinner Project –...

Volunteer profile: Meet Nikhil from Melbourne’s Eastern Hub
There would be no Welcome Dinner Project if it wasn’t for hundreds of amazing volunteers all around the country who give boundless passion, dedication and love to make people feel welcome in our communities. Every fortnight, the Welcome Dinner Project –...

Volunteer profile: Meet Shelton from Melbourne’s Central Hub
There would be no Welcome Dinner Project if it wasn’t for hundreds of amazing volunteers all around the country who give boundless passion, dedication and love to make people feel welcome in our communities. Every fortnight, the Welcome Dinner Project – Victoria will...

Volunteer profile: Meet Sunita from Melbourne’s inner west
There would be no Welcome Dinner Project if it wasn’t for hundreds of amazing volunteers all around the country who give boundless passion, dedication and love to make people feel welcome in our communities. Every fortnight, the Welcome Dinner Project – Victoria will...

Volunteer profile: Meet Hanum from Melbourne’s inner west
There would be no Welcome Dinner Project if it wasn't for hundreds of amazing volunteers all around the country who give boundless passion, dedication and love to make people feel welcome in our communities. Every fortnight, the Welcome Dinner Project - Victoria will...

Volunteer profile: Meet Sarah from Melbourne’s inner west
There would be no Welcome Dinner Project if it wasn't for hundreds of amazing volunteers all around the country who give boundless passion, dedication and love to make people feel welcome in our communities. Every fortnight, the Welcome Dinner Project - Victoria will...

Volunteer profile: Meet Gillian from Melbourne’s inner west
There would be no Welcome Dinner Project if it wasn't for hundreds of amazing volunteers all around the country who give boundless passion, dedication and love to make people feel welcome in our communities. Every fortnight, the Welcome Dinner Project - Victoria will...

Christine’s Story: “It was actually the very first time I felt welcomed in Australia.”
Merry Christmas! It has been an absolute pleasure sharing these Christmas stories with you and we're delighted to end on this one from Christine* who, for the first time, felt welcomed to Australia as a participant at a Welcome Dinner. More Than Just a Dinner I was...