The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre confirms that as of today there are now twenty two children remaining on Nauru. Jana Favero, Director of Campaigns and Advocacy at the ASRC said while the reduction in numbers was a relief, there should be no children detained on Nauru because it is not safe there for their mental
Read moreDespite headlines this morning saying the Australian Government is considering transferring refugee children from Nauru by the end of the year, caseworkers have released details showing sick children in need of urgent medical care remain untreated on Nauru. Caseworkers from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) detention advocacy team stated this morning that 5 of
Read moreThis morning’s reports that the government is promising to remove all children off Nauru, by the end of year are welcome. The ASRC is currently working with 20 children on Nauru that need urgent medical care. Altogether, 38 children and their families still remain in offshore processing and the government has the power to transfer
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Today will see hundreds more people seeking asylum exited from basic but vital support in the latest round of Federal government cuts These cuts could result in extra costs of up to $120 million for states and community organisations to help thousands who may face homelessness and destitution The Refugee Council of Australia and its
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Furious doctors condemn PM Morrison for ‘turning his back’ on critically ill children as details released of health crisis facing 52 kids left behind on Nauru. Today for the first time, health information has been released detailing the disturbing condition of critically ill children that the Morrison Government has left behind on Nauru. One in
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