Article 14 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights states “everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries, asylum from persecution”. Below you will find articles and extracts from a range of sources relating to refugees and asylum seekers.
Happy New Year! Read our January 2012 Newsletter to find out information about A new free migration advice service at Holroyd/Parramatta Migrant Resources Centre Summer First Aid – ways to stay safe in the heat of the summer Experiencing trauma – Feeling tired and stressed. finding it hard to concentrate and remember information can be [...]
Posted in Asylum Seekers, News | Leave a comment
Service Directories NOW AVAILABLE! The House of Welcome has produced directories about services available in your local area. They include information on: Electricity & Food Vouchers Employmet Support and No Interest Loans Legal and Medical Services English Classes Child Care Libraries and Sports Facilities Click on the links below to download information on your local [...]
Posted in Asylum Seekers, News | Leave a comment
The ‘Just Comment’ journal Vol 12 No 5 ERC Debunking Asylum Myths 2010.
Posted in Asylum Seekers, Resources, Supporters | Leave a comment
By Ezequiel Trumper We locked up and brutalised innocent people for years then we stopped. That’s not really good enough, writes Ezequiel Trumper In the wake of the recent changes to our policy on refugee detention, I find myself embarrassed and ashamed. What has happened to this great and decent country? Am I the only [...]
Posted in Asylum Seekers, Resources | Leave a comment
Adele Horin August 2, 2008 SMH A shameful era is over in Australian politics. The Minister for Immigration, Chris Evans, has announced fundamental changes to a detention regime that was the cruellest in the Western world. It is cause for celebration, but it would be a terrible waste if Australians failed to learn the lessons [...]
Posted in Resources, Supporters | Leave a comment
The HoW supports those most in need who are not eligible for support, and empowers clients to join the community with pride.
| Call: | (02) 9727 9290 |
| Visit Us: | 140 Wattle Avenue Carramar NSW 2163 |
