Called: Helping others in a land of opportunity
From refugee to a Knight of the Southern Cross, this humble hard-worker has always been guided by a deep sense of faith writes KATIE SPAIN.
From refugee to a Knight of the Southern Cross, this humble hard-worker has always been guided by a deep sense of faith writes KATIE SPAIN.
Refugees who have sought safety in Australia shared their stories at a forum convened by Justice for Refugees South Australia (J4RSA) during Refugee Week last month.
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When renowned South Australian artist Pip Comport died in October 2023, he left an impressive collection of art behind. In a touching act of generosity, his daughter Georgina Halliday donated her father’s paintings and lino prints to Manresa Circle of Friends.
During Refugee Week, 82-year-old Michael Nguyen reflected on his dramatic escape from Vietnam in 1977 and subsequently building a life in South Australia and his involvement in the local community.
Growing up in a refugee camp in Kenya, Awer Mabil and his mates honed their soccer skills by kicking rolled-up socks around the vast dirt expanses, or if they were lucky they would manufacture a ‘sockball’ made of plastic bags.
Jolted into action after an incident on a bus where she was accused of being a terrorist because she was wearing a headscarf, 16-year-old Rana Hussien is on a mission to create awareness and remove the stigma about the hijab.
Vilmos (Vili) Milisits OAM KJSJ - Born: September 8 1948 | Died: March 26 2021
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