In conversation with Bruno Lettieri, Mehrdad, an Iranian refugee, and Liz, an Australian immigration lawyer, tell us about the challenges they faced to find a life of freedom in Australia.
Scattered People is a story about the healing power of music, bringing together people, cultures and countries while exploring Australians’ attitudes towards people seeking asylum. Book tickets on 03/9261 7125, or on the library website. Poster and Trailer
Monday 13th March at 62 Sims Street, Sandringham (corner of Gladstone Street) between 1pm and 3 pm. Letter-writing resources and afternoon tea provided. ☕☕☕
Karima Hakimi, a Hazara refugee from Afghanistan who is detained in Indonesia is hoping to raise enough money to apply for private sponsorship for herself and her family to Canada. She has already raised over $17,000 of the $60,000 she needs. If you can make a donation, that would help her and her husband, four children and elderly mother to apply for re-settlement in Canada. If you have an account with Facebook or Instagram, please share this to spread the word.