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I love Welcome Merchant – in a time when trying to do the right thing seems overwhelming and full of Catch-22’s, it’s great to have a guide.

NM
Customer of Akira Grateful

Refugee and Migrant women like us can feel very proud about creative ways we support our communities. Thank you for the energy and resources you give us.

Akos Creative
Melbourne

Thanks for your kind support!

Ramssin Furniture
Sydney

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Bye #Lockdownmelbourne! you've survived a very long, hard lockdown & you deserve to eat all the good food. We hope this #WelcomeMerchant Hospitality Reopening Guide will make post-lockdown easier for you. ⁠

#TimeOutThursday We're so happy for @shamiat_northcote and @kunafehhouse for being nominated for @timeoutmelbourne's Revive Awards.⁠

Reposted from @chrischeerspsychology It’s OK to feel multiple emotions at once when it comes to re-entry. To be hopeful and anxious. To be excited and scared. To feel joy and loss. I’ve been navigating all this and more as I navigate re-entry after lockdown, and wanted to offer a few ideas that might help. 🧡

WM Founder Marjorie spent her first dining experience beyond her 5km radius at Welcome Merchant #Afghan-owned business, @zacsgreatfoodofficial in Bella Vista (Northwest Sydney) and it totally lived up to expectations.⁠

#ThankfulTuesday We met the incredible Sarah MacDiarmid at the @catalysr Accelerator Program in late 2020, she was one of the mentors. After we finished the program, Sarah continued to provide much needed advice to us. Also, this wonderful human has consistently has attended pretty much all of our events and is the biggest buyer of WM products. Sarah is a true ally and we're happy to have her as a friend too.⁠

It's the start of @antipovertyweek

Calling all Sweet Tooths of #Melbourne! If you haven't tried Palestinian kunafeh yet, now's the chance! ⁠

Please report "History Debunked" YouTube channel. We know YouTube is full of rubbish these days but this 'historian' must be stopped.

Our first #Afghan restaurant feature in #Sydney! Let's hear it for @zacsgreatfoodofficial , so glad they have reopened!⁠

It's #WorldDessertDay! One of our favourite desserts is @racha_syrian_kitchen ma'amouls. If you haven't tried them yet, what are you waiting for? Chefs Racha and Nidal are making these delicious treats for our #SpoilMeGoody bags.⁠

#WelcomeWednesdays ⁠