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...
Refuge #49 Mistrust of The Other
Retired politician Baden Teague speaks of the need for leadership in order for Australia to develop a mature and compassionate immigration policy.
Refuge #48 Behind the Picket Fence
Retired South Australian Senator Baden Teague reflects on Australia's immigration policy and multiculturalism.
Refuge #47 Asylum Seeker Dental Care
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.
Refuge#46 the Syrian dentist
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.
Refuge #45 Christmas Island immigration detention
Iranian refugee Maryam describes nightmares she had while in detention, and gratitude for her current life in Australia, even though certain dangers remain.
Refuge #44 An Ocean Liner
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....
Refuge #43 Fifty People in Stowage
Iranian refugees Maryam and Benham boarded a crowded cockroach-infested boat. Their people smuggler told them that they would reach Australia in 3 days.
Refuge #42 Crash Course in People Smuggling
Maryam describes how she and Benham flew from Iran to Malaysia where they met people smugglers who directed them to Indonesia.