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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…

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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…

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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?

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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