by Rise | May 23, 2013 | regular
We urgently ask you to contact Australian Immigration Minister Brendon O? Conner and ask him to immediately stop the deportation of asylum seekers in Christmas Island. Since last 9 months there are over 1000 asylum seekers have been deported without being allowed to... by Rise | May 15, 2013 | Current Affairs, regular
Food insecurity and hunger are very real problems facing refugees and asylum seekers in Australia. The FoodBank service at RISE has been running since 2011, and the number of people who have accessed this service has increased much faster than anticipated. At present... by Rise | May 13, 2013 | regular
Current Volunteer positions at RISE 18/11/2014RISE is a voluntary organisation, operating at the grassroots level and exists to assist refugees and asylum seekers in building new lives. We provide advice, we engage in community development, enhance opportunities, and... by Rise | May 6, 2013 | Current Affairs
06/05/2013 Last week UNHCR and other ?humanitarian? agencies attempted to expel refugees out of Choucha refugee camp in Tunisia and close it down. http://chouchaprotest.noblogs.org/ 228 refugees in this camp who are victims of the Libyan crisis and recognised as... by Rise | May 6, 2013 | Current Affairs
Winter is fast approaching and we?re all feeling the chill. Unfortunately, many of our members endure the cold winter months without heating or even adequate clothing to keep them warm.? At present there are over 9000 asylum seekers on bridging visas and around 4000... 
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