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Educating the Australians of today to understand and accept the Refugees of tomorrow.
What if you were a
What if you didn't know how to write, how to speak, behave and belong to a new society?
What if you had to leave your country, your home, your life?
''Dear God, Thankyou for the gift of life, for your love and for your mercy.......you put on my way many angels to help me, Bless them oh Lord''
Leaving their homes and everything they've ever known, many refugees have had to make the transition into Australian culture and our way of life. Starting a new life is never a simple process, it is made easier by the angels they meet along the way - people who make their lives just that bit more manageable. Maybe its charity or something as little as smile as you pass them in the street. Will you be an angel to someone in need?
What if you had to make a new country, home and life?
Are you a 'Mr Friendly' or do you act like the 'Stone Eaters'?
-The majority of refugees who come to Australia are middle-class - Australia is one of the most difficult countries in the world to immigrate to - Australia is the only Western Country that manditorily detains asylum seekers while their claims are still being heard. - Tanzania hosts one refugee for every 76 Tanzanian people -Britain hosts one refugee for every 530 British people. -Australia hosts one refugee for every 1583 Australian people.
Fact
refugee?
- Refugees are all boat people who are trying to jump the queue- FALSE- the majority of refugees come to Autralia via plane, as tourists or with protection visas - Refugees come to Australia to take your jobs- FALSE- refugees come to Australia to start a new life, free of constant fear - Refugees are uneducated and live off taxpayers' money- FALSE- Many refugees have degrees in their home countries and have gone through the education system there. Their degrees are not considered valid in Australia, meaning many have to take jobs that they are overqualified for - Refugees are all terrorists- FALSE- Many refugees are fleeing their countries due to persecution, some have been persecuted by terrorists - Refugees are in mandatory detention to ensure they are healthy before entering society- FALSE- Refugees are more likely to cantract diseases in detention centres
FICTION!!
jrsentry added this comment 2011-03-21 06:31:56-05:00
how do u get the cool circular things?
jrsentry added this comment 2011-03-20 17:55:19-05:00
this is really good and now im going to use your idea!!!!
jrsentry added this comment 2011-03-21 06:31:56-05:00
how do u get the cool circular things?
jrsentry added this comment 2011-03-20 17:55:19-05:00
this is really good and now im going to use your idea!!!!