"We are better than our politicians’ dark fears. We are not their hate. We are optimistic about a country built on openness. We are hopeful about our Australia that has as its compass the recognition that strength resides in the willingness to help the weakest" - Richard Flanagan's address at the Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/apr/14/have-we-australia-become-a-country-that-breeds-mas... ... See MoreSee Less

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"People from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds face enormous barriers to get employment, it's things like a lack of recognition of their qualifications and also just the difficulty getting a foot in the door in a market that's already very tight.
But everything shows that when people are given a chance they are willing, enthusiastic and more than able to make a really positive contribution to our community and we, as a nation, are absolutely richer for it." - Fadhaa Al-Khalidi
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“Crown Hair are strong believers that everyone belongs”

A huge thankyou to customers and staff at Crown Hair who raised a fantastic $250 for the Asylum Seekers Centre in celebration of Harmony Week! #everyonebelongs

You can read their blog about the week here: www.crownhair.com.au/blog/harmony-week-x-crown-hair/ ... See MoreSee Less

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