Saturday, September 22, 2012

Refocusing the Refugee Debate - 30 September


Stopping the boats does nil

A FORUM

Alleviating refugee suffering in our region

30th September 2.00 pm - 4.30pm

Wentworth Falls School of Arts

All welcome - entry fee $5 - enquiries 0408 258 984

Lucy Morgan - Policy Officer - Refugee Council of Australia - Expert on regional Policy.
Will speak on the treatment of refugees in countries such as Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia and how Australia can use its influence to make it more humane.

A former refugee - now a proud member of the Australian community - who will speak on their experiences of the harsh conditions refugees suffer in Malaysia.

Jasmina Bajraktarevic - psychologist - NSW Service for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Trauma and Torture Survivors (STARTTS).
Will explain how refugee experiences effect mental health.

Susan Templeman - endorsed Labor Candidate for the Federal seat of Macquarie which covers the Blue Mountains and the Hawkesbury - progressive politician, former journalist, active member of the Blue Mountains community - will give her own and Labor's perspective on the refugee issue.

Cate Faehrmann - Greens Member of NSW Legislative Council, endorsed Senate candidate, former head of the NSW Nature Conservation Council - will talk about the Greens views on refugees.

Auspiced by Blue Mountains Family Support Services

All enquiries to 0408 258 984

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