Help us fight for people left behind
Tuesday, June 6 2023Right now, we’re at a critical juncture in our history where there’s a real opportunity for real change. But a big battle for justice stills lies ahead. Donate now to double your impact While the Federal Government’s recent TPV reforms are transformative for over 19,500 people now eligible for permanency – lifting them out of […]
Help us to shape real change
Wednesday, May 31 2023Right now, we are just at the start of the road to fundamental reform so crucial to the rights and lives of people seeking asylum and refugees. But a big battle for justice stills lies ahead. Amidst this, we are launching our End of Financial Year Appeal. We’re delighted to announce a match challenge of […]
Some wonderful news about Arif
Friday, May 26 2023Twelve months ago, I wrote to you about thousands of people stuck in an endless cycle of uncertainty on temporary protection. People like Arif – a 32-year-old Shia Hazara man from Afghanistan who arrived in Australia by boat 11 years ago. He was forced to leave his family behind, having fled in fear for his […]
Stand up for refugee rights this Sunday
Friday, March 31 2023Dear Colleague, As Palm Sunday approaches, we are just at the start of the road to fundamental reform so crucial to the rights and lives of people seeking asylum and refugees. A big battle for justice lies ahead. And that’s why it’s so important that we keep raising our voices, standing up and marching for […]
Not the Annual Dinner 2022
Tuesday, November 22 2022Event details: The keynote speaker is Craig Foster. The MC for the night is Tom Ballard. Date: Thursday 1 December 2022 Time: 6.30pm sharp to 8.00pm Online event Tickets: $0 to $150 (incl. GST) This is a ‘Pay What You Can’ event. If you can buy a ticket, there are options from $10 to $150. If you can’t, please book a free […]
Not the Annual Dinner 2021
Wednesday, November 3 2021Event details: The keynote speaker is Nyadol Nyuon. The MC for the night is Tom Ballard. Date: Thursday 25 November 2021 Time: 7.00pm sharp to 8.30pm Online event Tickets: $0 to $150 (incl. GST) With the impact of COVID-19, and many people being hit very hard, ticket prices are based on a flexible and inclusive ‘Pay What You Can’ model. If you can […]
Afghanistan crisis – what we can do to help
Thursday, August 26 2021I’m sure you’re watching the devastating situation unfold in Afghanistan with a sense of real horror. We’re continuing to hear and see the deep distress and desperation felt by so many people both in Afghanistan and here in the Australian community. They’re asking how they can help loved ones, and other close connections evacuate to […]
Afghanistan Crisis – Australian Government Must Act Immediately
Tuesday, August 17 2021The devastating takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban we are witnessing now carries deep distress and trauma for many of our clients and communities here. We continue to hear from members of the Afghan community of the fear, the distress and the dangers which grip the country now. We’re receiving calls from people across Australia […]
Match Donation
Thursday, June 3 2021New match donation by our major pro bono law firm partners – doubling your impact We’re delighted to advise that the Peter McMullin and The Good Business Foundation match challenge of $50,000 has been reached – and we’re very pleased to announce a new match challenge of $75,000 by our major pro bono law firm […]
Sudden surge of interviews threatens rights and lives
Friday, May 7 2021After people being left in limbo for more than eight years, the Government has instigated a surge of interviews – without notice – for more than 1,100 people seeking protection under the Fast Track process to be completed by an arbitrary deadline of 30 June. With only two weeks’ notice, people are being called up […]
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