Javed, Kadijah and their family came to Australia seeking hope for a new future, and an escape from the trauma of war. But settlement is difficult, and recovering from trauma takes time. Their eldest son, Danyal, struggles with severe anxiety and is refusing to go to...
Theresa* hoped for a brighter future in a new country. Better opportunities for her five children, a good education, quality health care for her serious illness. But nothing has turned out the way she hoped. She has turned to ARA in desperation, with all of her...
Ten weeks ago, Mariam* was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her husband Elias* has given up his job to care for her and their children. Support for Mariam and Elias is severely limited. This is a desperate situation, and only ARA’s Emergency Support Service can provide the support...
Give people like Amir the support they need, when they need it most Amir had nothing but the clothes on his back and a basic campfire for warmth With your help, people like Amir can access urgent support through ARA’s Emergency Support Service. Will you please send...
Like everyone, refugees have their dreams. Right now, the Emergency Support Service is a lifeline for three courageous people in particular. Their plight, and their dreams for a better life, are told in this post. Sabah, a young mother, dreams of being a fashion designer. She is...
No job. No income. No safety net. Sakina and Ari are desperate. Your kindness today means immediate practical help for Sakina’s family _______ The TV news paints a rosy picture of the Australian economy in recovery right now; businesses reopening, lower unemployment, the housing market booming. But we’re not seeing the...
*If you are a member of the Afghan community and would like to attend an information session about migration visas, please call 08 8354 2951 or email reception@ausref.net The sessions would be available on Zoom and translators will be in attendance. _______ Damsa* fled Afghanistan and with the...
Through the Emergency Support Service you can give Rasida a safe and swift escape from a violent home. When Rasida* attended an appointment with her husband Ola* to access services, their case worker knew something was not right. Ola did all the talking, while Rasida cradled her...
It sounds like ‘office paperwork’ when ARA migration agent Tamara van Mil-Koops (above, right) explains what she does for a job: ‘I lodge applications for people to enter Australia.’ Behind that practical response is Tamara’s daily experience of sharing heartbreak, hope and perseverance with refugees and...
Back home, 18-year-old Rami could only dare to dream about a career as an engineer. His family was persecuted for their religious beliefs, and lived each day in fear. Coming to Australia in 2019 was about safety, security, a new start. A place to access...