
Refuge #50 True Home
Previously in Refuge #49 Mistrust of The Other: In 1988, Baden Teague tried to reassure his Chinese friends that they were welcomed in Australia. I arrived in Australia in...
Previously in Refuge #49 Mistrust of The Other: In 1988, Baden Teague tried to reassure his Chinese friends that they were welcomed in Australia. I arrived in Australia in...
Retired politician Baden Teague speaks of the need for leadership in order for Australia to develop a mature and compassionate immigration policy.
Retired South Australian Senator Baden Teague reflects on Australia's immigration policy and multiculturalism.
Why extract a tooth that can be saved? Groups try to raise funds for asylum seeker dental care. Seems a pity that Dr A cannot practise in Australia.
In early 2011, Dr A treated people injured in clashes between the Syrian government and protesters. This led to the destruction of his clinic and home.
Iranian refugee Maryam describes nightmares she had while in detention, and gratitude for her current life in Australia, even though certain dangers remain.
Previously in #43 Fifty People in Stowage: Iranian refugees Maryam and her husband Benham are on a crowded boat, no more than a fishing vessel, trying to reach Australia....
Iranian refugees Maryam and Benham boarded a crowded cockroach-infested boat. Their people smuggler told them that they would reach Australia in 3 days.
Maryam describes how she and Benham flew from Iran to Malaysia where they met people smugglers who directed them to Indonesia.