Australia’s treatment of refugees has long been the subject of both domestic debate and international scrutiny. From the open-arms approach toward Indochinese refugees in the 1970s to the harsh realities of offshore detention today, policies have shifted dramatically — often leaving human rights and international law in their wake. With political rhetoric intensifying and humanitarian concerns mounting, understanding the deeper implications of these shifts is more crucial than ever.Continue readingBarbed borders: Professor John Minns on Australian refugee policy
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At a recent Refugee Action Club meeting at ANU, speakers discussed Australia’s refugee policies and emphasised the need for compassion. Attendees, motivated by outrage at injustice, were urged to join collective efforts to protest these policies.Continue readingA room full of compassion: ANU’s refugee meeting and the fight for justice
On today’s menu cooked up by Anthony Lewsam, Ruby Thomas, Haidyn Vecera, Grace Dudley, Maddi Green and Zac Dowdell: ☕️ News ☕️ Refugees ☕️ Pill testing ☕️ Ultimate frisbee ☕️ Flower Market ☕️ And more!Continue readingThursday 30 March, 2023
Refugee and migrant families settling in Australia face a hurdle of difficulties in participating in Australian sport. Many families without long term certainty, permanency and stable employment find it very hard to afford sports membership fees to play in Australia. This creates a lack of equal opportunities for refugees to participate in Australian sports.Continue readingRefugees face unequal opportunities in Australian sports
Australia is a popular re-settlement destination for many immigrants, refugees and migrant families. As a developed country, Australia provides families with better social and economic opportunities and an affordable high-quality standard of living. But have you ever wondered what goes through the minds of immigrant children?Continue readingChallenges of migrant children in Australia