You Belong was officially registered as an Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) charitable organisation in 2017, in response to a major intake increase of refugees to regional areas. Since then, a local team of professionals and volunteers in Toowoomba was formed, with a mission to welcome and empower refugees to integrate and thrive in their new communities.
You Belong's education and life skills training programs provide refugees with crucial support and training, equipping them with the skills they need on their journey towards integration, independence and success.
Bringing people together from all walks of life to learn and discover the richness of our collective cultures is at the heart of You Belong Australia.
You belong runs community events and cultural awareness activities which help ensure that mutual integration and understanding is not only achieved, but celebrated.
You belong also runs a Driver Mentor Program, with the support of volunteer mentor drivers, to support memb