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Friday, April 04, 2014

Refugees - The New Australians

Iraqi refugee Saeid spent years in detention, now working at his Caffe Florence, with son Rafael, and wife Helen

Elizabeth came to Australia as refugee from Congo with 5 children, now working as carer in Bellingen, NSW


Sudanese refugees Kuei with husband Yai and children, runs a hairdressing business in Coffs Harbour, NSW


Fearing for their lives in Iraq,Eman Al-Abbassi and son Ahmad followed after husband Ghazi made the risky boat trip.


Nasim works as phone interpreter, after arriving in 1999 from Afghanistan, fearing targeted reprisals as a Hazara.


Waiting for any news from the Merit Tribunal following visa refusal is a long and difficult time with no guarantees.

Twin brothers Ghassan and Mrwan fled Iraq after continued beatings, waiting news on visas. 2014 National Galley Portrait Prize finalist