Since mid 2017, we have entered a new phase. Refugee status decisions are impacting the lives of the 24,500 people who are undergoing the unfair ‘fast track’ process. At the same time, around 12,500 people are likely to lose all income support. Last year, the Government set a sudden deadline of 1 October for the largest
Read moreFor Yasmin* the birth of her first child here in Australia was scary. After arriving in Australia by plane in 2015 from East Africa, Yasmin found herself in a difficult protection application process while pregnant. Yasmin depended on her bulk billing GP who referred her to a public hospital where she gave birth to her
Read moreMohammad* arrived in Australia in 2008 and applied for protection in 2009. During the primary stages of his refugee determination process Mohammad experienced high levels of depression, anxiety, homelessness and suicidal ideation. His application for protection was rejected and as a result Mohammad lost his Status Resolution Support Service (SRSS) income support & work rights,
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Get involved with our HAPPY NAPPY drive this Mother’s Day! Everyday we hear of mothers seeking asylum who have run out of nappies and can not afford to buy more. Not only are these mothers severely restricted in their day to day activities, they often miss important legal and health appointments because they’ve run out
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