Monthly Archives: October 2011

Main Fundraising Event

Posted on 12th October 2011 by sue

Old-fashioned Family Bush Dance The main fundraising event for 2011 was an Old-fashioned Family Bush Dance, which was held at the Wentworth Falls School of Arts on the GW Highway.  Parking is available around the back in Adele Ave. There will be … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Adversity: The Australian Refugee Story

Posted on 11th October 2011 by sue

A Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group Forum Current Status Fact Sheet Forum Goal That the humanity of Australian refugees’ lives is understood and their considerable contribution to Australian society appreciated. Invitees MC: Adam Searle, MLC, barrister, former Blue Mountains Mayor … Continue reading →

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Asylum applications decided by politics not circumstances.

Posted on 3rd October 2011 by sue

Once again we see the proof that refugee cases are decided by politics not the actual circumstances of the cases. Iranian asylum applications have gone from 100% in 2008-2009 to 27% in 2010-2011. A similar slide has occurred with the … Continue reading →

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