Myo Win was stuck on Nauru for 7 years…
He tells us his story and the plight of those languishing on Manus Island and Nauru, island prisons built by the Australian Government - a brutal and extremely costly system of "deterrence".
Want to do something to help?
The Asylum Seekers Centre feeds 600 refugee and asylum seeker families every fortnight across NSW.
Are you worried about refugees and asylum seekers struggling in our community right now?
The Asylum Seekers Centre feeds 600 families every fortnight. Consider making a donation to help provide shopping vouchers, essential medicines, laptops, phones and school supplies to families across NSW.
On the 15th of June 2021, Inner West for Refugees and Fern Events held a fundraiser at Colombo Social for refugees and asylum seekers released from detention after 8 long years on Nauru - and who had been given no income support. All funds were dispersed by Refugee Voices.
Want to learn more?
Check out the Refugee Council of Australia or the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre for ways you can take action.