Spiritus ARMS provides support and referrals for the ongoing settlement needs of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, with a particular focus on education, language, literacy and employment opportunities.

ARMS was founded in 1981 when a parish-based community support group was formed by St John's Anglican Cathedral. This group assisted newly arrived refugees who requested assistance from the cathedral community. ARMS evolved directly from this group and today ARMS' services are available for all refugees and migrants in the Brisbane area (regardless of visa category). Located in northern and southern Brisbane, ARMS' programs focus on family support, education and employment.    

Spiritus ARMS is committed to
•    Promoting social justice and equality as basic human rights
•    Improving quality of life through education, literacy, and employment training and support
•    Promoting a culture of inclusion and celebrating Australia’s cultural diversity.

Annerley Literacy Centre
•    English language, literacy and numeracy classes
•    Computer and internet training
•    Lifeskills support
•    Homework Assistance Program
•    Employment assistance and training

Deception Bay Business and Employment Centre
•    Employment assistance and training
•    English language, literacy and numeracy classes
•    Lifeskills support
•    Information on starting your own business

Newmarket Learning Centre
•    English language, literacy and numeracy classes
•    Computer and internet training
•    Lifeskills support

Supporting our services

We are dependent on grants and generous donations to continue providing our much needed services.

Spiritus ARMS would like to thank our donors and supporters, particularly the Department of Employment and Industrial Relations, Education Queensland, Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Brisbane City Council, United Way, Oblong and Sons and the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane, as well as some generous individual donors.

Volunteers are everything to us.

If you would like to support Spiritus ARMS you can make a donation or you can be a volunteer.
Spiritus could not exist without the  support and dedication of volunteers.

For information about volunteer  opportunities, please contact our  Volunteer Co-ordinator on 3892 6932 or email arms@spiritus.org.au

Annerley Literacy Centre
Shop 12/478 Ipswich Road
Annerley  Q  4103
Phone:    (07) 3892 1188
Fax:        (07) 3892 7195
Email:    alc@spiritus.org.au
Open:    Monday-Saturday

Newmarket Learning Centre
8 Vivienne Street
Newmarket  Q  4051
Phone:    (07) 3356 5438
Fax:        (07) 3356 5438
Email:    new.market@optusnet.com.au
Open:    Tuesday-Friday

Deception Bay Business and Employment Centre
Shop 41, Deception Bay Shopping Centre
Cnr Deception Bay Road and Bay Avenue
Deception Bay   Q   4508
Phone:    (07) 3293 2234
Fax:        (07) 3293 1780
Email:    dbbec@spiritus.org.au
Open:    Monday-Friday

More information
To find out more about us or to make a donation to support our services, please contact Spiritus ARMS

Office:     12 / 478 Ipswich Road Annerley  Q  4103
Open:    9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday¬
Phone: (07) 3892 6932
Fax:     (07) 3892 7195