Six students from the Victor Harbor R-7 School, along with five volunteers, a supervising teacher and the FrameWORX project facilitator Michelle Fuller took the bikes to the refugees, an important part of the project, providing a sense of "completing the cycle".

"For the students in particular, it was an opportunity to see first hand the effect our gift was to have on the recipients and it brought the project to life for them, perhaps now they have a better understanding of why they are fixing up the bikes," Michelle said.

"They were able to experience the feeling of generosity and contribution to society which has a very positive effect on growing self-worth."

When the group arrived at the Australian Refugee Association, there were 30 African refugees waiting to claim a bike.

"They were all so happy with big smiles on their faces and so appreciative of the gift," Michelle said.

The students and volunteers then had a chance to interact with the refugee families and develop some links for building intercultural relationships.

The students learnt more about refugees and the significance of the work of the association.

"It was also so great to see the students showing the African children the different parts of the bikes and how to ride," Michelle said.

The students really enjoyed the day, and discussed the merits of handing over the bikes.

"I thought today was really good. The best part was giving the bikes away. It made me feel really happy because I was doing something foe the community and for people who don't have much transport," Ashley, a year 7 student, said.

Those involved with the FrameWORX project thank the City of Victor Harbor for its grant to fund the bus and trailer hire, the community for its support, the Victor Harbor R-7 School, and the volunteers - Brian, Gordon, Luke, Graham, Simon and John.

The FrameWORX project began in early February and takes place every Thursday afternoon with the students and volunteers spending a few hours restoring the damaged bikes, which have been donated from across the Fleurieu.

Since the project began, up to 130 bikes of various ages and conditions have been donated.