After August 2012, the Australian government introduced “deterrence policies” for asylum seekers who arrive here by boat. Part of this is keeping them on temporary visas and giving them almost no feasible pathway to permanent residency. Many linger in detention centres, while others who may be in community detention still face constraints on their freedoms. Many live […] … learn more→

Accessing higher education is critical for many people seeking asylum. It’s not simply a means of acquiring the qualifications and skills necessary for employment. It’s also essential to living a meaningful life Despite this, people seeking asylum are among Australia’s most educationally disadvantaged. This is largely due to restrictive federal government policies. In response, a growing number […] … learn more→

“What’s a nursing home?” I ask my class. I am greeted with five blank faces. My students, asylum seekers and refugees, mostly from Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia but now here with me in Hong Kong, have never heard the term before. “Is a nursing home an orphanage for old people?” one of them enquires. […] … learn more→