Public Notice of Closure – Gifts for Manus and Nauru (GFMAN)
It is with deep gratitude and heavy hearts that we announce the closure of Gifts for Manus and Nauru (GFMAN).
For more than a decade, GFMAN has been run entirely by volunteers committed to supporting individuals impacted by Australia’s offshore detention policies. After ten years of continuous operation, our committee members have, for a range of personal reasons — including health, age, and changing life circumstances — made the difficult decision to wind up the organisation.
We are immensely proud of what GFMAN has achieved in partnership with our supporters. While this chapter is closing, we remain steadfast in our belief that advocacy and practical support for people seeking asylum must continue.
We thank everyone who has donated, volunteered, and stood in solidarity with us. We encourage you to continue supporting refugee rights and to seek out other organisations working to uphold the dignity and wellbeing of those impacted by detention.
The winding up of GFMAN is being undertaken in accordance with our constitution and all relevant legal obligations. Any remaining assets will be distributed in compliance with Australian charity law and our governing documents.
With sincere thanks,
The Committee of Gifts for Manus and Nauru
History
Since July 19, 2013 over 3000 people were sent to Manus, PNG and Nauru as part of Australia’s ‘Offshore Processing’ refugee policy. This policy still sees people held in indefinite limbo on PNG and Nauru, over 10 years later.
‘Gifts for Manus and Nauru’ has supported our asylum seeker and refugee friends in PNG and Nauru through the provision of mobile phone credit, with financial assistance to access medical and dental treatment, and through provision of professional trauma counselling through our Therapy4Refugees program.
Gifts for Manus and Nauru also referred people to other organisations and professionals as necessary.
Gifts for Manus and Nauru Incorporated (ABN: 13 886 323 063) was a 100% volunteer run organisation. We were an Incorporated Association registered with the Department of Fair Trading NSW, and a registered charity with the ACNC (Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission) with DGR (deductible gift recipient) status with the Australian Tax Office.
Donations of $2 or more were tax deductible.