A former journalist who escaped danger in Africa and sought safety in Australia shares her story to help others understand what drives people to seek asylum.
My mum, Olena, has spent her whole life in Ukraine. She had her own home, a great job and good friends. But when our country descended into chaos, she had to give it all up to find safety.
On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (30 July 2022), let’s raise awareness that millions of men, women, and children around the world every day are subject to trafficking and slavery.
This National Refugee Week (19-25 June 2022), here are ten simple and practical things you can do to be a champion for building an inclusive and welcoming Australia.
We're recognising and celebrating the stories, resilience, and strength of people seeking asylum and refugees and their contributions to our local communities.
After fleeing conflict in Congo, Jojo and Namarke both started a new life in Albury. Now together they run a business that gives back to other refugees.
It’s a phone call Elie and his family waited years for. They waited so long that when it finally came, Elie couldn’t believe it. His mum screamed “Elie, it’s happening!” They were going to a new home – Australia.
Modern slavery happens in Australia. Meet the people behind the scenes dedicated to supporting people who have been trafficked.
30 July 2020
We have supported over 440 people affected by slavery, forced marriage and trafficking over the last ten years.
Sayed’s hope carried him from Afghanistan to Australia. A little kindness helped him start his life here. Sayed felt the boat shudder to a halt the second night into the journey. Everyone had felt it, and he knew immediately: the sole remaining engine had broken.