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Adelaide-based Justice for Refugees SA has joined a call by over 180 civil society organisations to extend critical COVID-19 support to temporary visa holders, including refugees and people seeking asylum.
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As the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is felt across Australia, Catholic leaders are imploring the Federal Government to allow the most vulnerable in the community the ability to receive funding support.
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Of the thousands of Vietnamese children placed in adoption by Rosemary Taylor, few came to Australia due to her frustration with negative attitudes among the local immigration and welfare authorities. However, she made an exception in the case of one couple, Dr Brian and Susi McGowran, whom she agreed to meet on a visit to Adelaide in 1971. Rosemary arranged for them to adopt five girls. Dr McGowran wrote this tribute.
Language, transport, cost and fear are just some of the barriers preventing refugees in our community from accessing much-needed dental services.
More than 1000 churches spanning 15 denominations across Australia have come together to stand-up to injustice and respond to the urgent needs of men, women and children who are fleeing conflict and disaster worldwide in an initiative that runs to December 28.
The election of the Morrison Government has been described as a major blow for asylum seekers and refugees, with one local advocacy organisation claiming that now more than ever the community must band together to fight for their rights.
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