Tim Buxton - Founder of You Belong Australia & Justice Matters podcast
Meet Tim Buxton - the founder of You Belong Australia and host of Justice Matters podcast. Learn more about Tim’s story by reading the transcript highlights adapted from episode #02 of Justice Matters podcast.
More than just a language class
The topic of this week’s English lesson is ‘families’, and the refugee women are practising the words and sentences they have learned…
The day that turned black
Today marks the sixth anniversary of Islamic State's assault on Iraq's Yezidi minority, described by the United Nations as a genocide, in which thousands were killed or abducted…
Refugees and Asylum seekers. What's the difference, anyway?
Boat people, illegal immigrants, queue jumpers, refugees, asylum seekers. There are many words being used to describe displaced persons, many carrying a negative connotation, so what is a refugee? Is there a difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?
A New Life, A New Language
Life has been hard for Iraqi Ghasim and Haeebo, but their spirits remain unbroken.
Since arriving to Australia last year, the have slowly been rebuilding their lives. “I live in Australia now. I must learn English” says Ghasim who has been learning English at TAFE once a week. Learning English hasn’t been easy, and grief and trauma have had a massive impact on their ability to learn….
A Yezidi man’s response to COVID19
We asked Dahkil how he thinks the Yezidi community of Toowoomba are coping with COVID19 pandemic…
The Music of Diversity
The bond shared by the members of the YouBelong band is a special one, and the way their songs come together is quite unique…
For the love of humanity
Valentine’s Day is the day we celebrate all things LOVE. Whether it’s romantic love, friendship, or your favourite cause, today is the day to show up with your heart on your sleeve…
A narrative of hope: International Day of the Migrant
Friend or foe? It depends on whose narrative you listen to. Some narratives paint migrants as a burden and a threat. The reality is migrants are integral members of their communities…
7 (Easy) Ways To Welcome Refugees
Want to welcome your refugee neighbors but aren’t sure how? Want to make a connection but aren’t sure how to get past the barriers of language or cultural differences? Here are 7 simple ways you can show kindness to the newest members of our community…