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Emma at home in House of Welcome

She’s worked as a zookeeper and on an animal therapy farm, looked after asylum seeker children in community detention and taught English and swimming, but Emma Yengi says providing much-needed help to asylum seekers and refugees living in Adelaide has been her greatest career choice so far. 

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More than a work of art

The painting of a colourful mural at the Vinnies House of Welcome is helping to brighten the lives of migrants and refugees struggling with boredom, uncertainty and anxiety.