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‘A really big wake up call’: documenting the experiences of LGBTQIA+ refugees

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 29th March 2023 -  The report has shed light on what forcibly displaced LGBTQIA+ people experience in Australia, and what can be done to improve their experience. LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers

“You have no rights”: the refugees left behind

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 20th March 2023 -  Pro Bono News speaks to a refugee with nowhere to go after the government’s announcement of permanent visas for some visa holders. Earlier this year, the federal government announced

ASRC at risk of closure

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 13th February 2023 -  The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre launches emergency appeal, saying it only has enough savings left to cover six weeks of operation. The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) could

10-year anniversary of offshore detention places spotlight on Australia’s treatment of refugees

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 20th July 2022 -  As advocates mark the milestone, one refugee is bringing a case to the Federal Court to try and end the use of hotels as places of detention. Australia’s offshore detention system has

The importance of ‘Healing’ in Refugee Week 2022

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 22nd June 2022 -  We speak to refugees, advocates and community leaders about the theme of this year’s Refugee Week and what healing could look like. The past year has been a difficult one for refugee

The research is in: Australians support refugees

Samantha Freestone, Monday, 20th June 2022 -  Research from Ipsos and Amnesty International Australia show Aussies’ support for refugee intake is stronger than ever. Aussies strongly support refugees, according to

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A lifelong advocate for refugees

Wendy Williams, Friday, 17th June 2022 -  As director of advocacy and campaigns at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Jana Favero is determined to keep advocating until people seeking asylum are treated fairly in Australia.

Foreign aid falls flat but advocates welcome lift in Afghan refugee intake

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 30th March 2022 -  Increasing the number of places for people fleeing from Afghanistan has been welcomed, but the budget has been labelled “a missed opportunity for fairness” with refugees and people

Airbnb vows to temporarily house Afghan refugees

Luke Michael, Thursday, 26th August 2021 -  “For [these] refugees, my hope is that the Airbnb community will provide them with not only a safe place to rest and start over, but also a warm welcome home” Airbnb is offering 20,000

Refugee Week: The value of unity in creating a better country for everyone

Sri Samy, Wednesday, 23rd June 2021 -  This week is an important reminder that we need to come together to recognise our common humanity and build an inclusive society, writes Sri Samy, founder and CEO of Friends of Refugees.

Canberra is changing its approach to refugees after years of struggle

Jana Favero, Friday, 5th March 2021 -  A petition calling for all refugees and people seeking asylum in detention to be released and resettled in a safe, permanent home by World Refugee Day has received cross-party support

People power prevails in release of Medevac refugees

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 27th January 2021 -  Advocates believe the groundswell of community support was a key driver behind the release of 46 men from hotel detention  In November last year, a campaign calling on the federal
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