Many of us in Australia are  currently gripped by dismay by the way refugees
are being handled by our Federal Govt. I work in  a local community which is
made up of many recently arrived refugees on which this treatment of the
detainees is having a profoundly distressing and fragmenting effect. I am
casting out feelers to see if anyone has tackled similar issues
(particularly looking at health as well as human rights), and to seek ways
to step up awareness and support for the rally-detils of which are being
circulated by the  Australian Health Promotion Association (Vic).

Debra O'Connor
Director, Health Promotion
Dianella Community Health
35 Johnstone St
Broadmeadows, Vic
Austalia 3047

ph  +61 3 8345 5450
fax +61 3 8345 5813

Mobile: 0417 690 291


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From: HPA [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, 31 January 2002 9:51
To: 'D.O'CONNOR'
Subject: Refugee Support



Given the public health implications for refugees of mandatory detention,
this rally may be of interest to members.
RALLY - Solidarity with the Refugee hunger strikers
Refugee Action Collective has called a rally for Saturday 2 February to
build ongoing solidarity with the hunger strikers and to build support for
closing down the detention centres. This rally needs to be HUGE, so please
tell your friends:
1pm Saturday 2 February
State Library
cnr Latrobe and Swanston sts Melbourne Speakers:

Refugee speaker
Leigh Hubbard (Trades Hall Council Secretary)

Community speakers from churches and ethnic communities. Close the camps
End mandatory Detention.  Permanent Visas for all refugees, not temporary
visas
Stop the racist scapegoating
Please phone Giada for more info: 0408 538 916 RAC is also encouraging all
supporters to attend the weekly vigils at Maribyrnong Detention Centre, 53
Hampstead Road Maribyrnong- every Sunday 11.30am.


This event may also be of interest
ALP's Julia Gillard on Immigration - Feb 6
Wednesday Night At The New International Bookshop:
POPULATION, IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM SEEKERS
Julia Gillard, Shadow Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs, looks at
these current and controversial topics.
Wednesday 6th February
New International Bookshop
Trades Hall, Carlton
6pm for 6.30
Admission:
Australian Fabian Society members $5
Others $6
Concession $2

Organised by the Australian Fabian Society.
Linda Gale
AEU Federal Industrial Officer









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