“There was a seed” written by Mohammad detained on Manus Island
There was a seed,
fresh and beautiful —
it knew nothing
of the outside world. ....
Poem written my Mohammad, currently detained on Manus Island
Work of BMRSG 2015 – 2
The 2nd article on the work of BMRSG in 2015. Read about more of the diverse activities undertaken by BMRSG volunteers.
Ocean 12 Welcome to NSW Parliament
On Tuesday 23 February Julia Finn MP, member for Granville welcomed the Oceans 12 cricket team to the NSW Parliament. The team... Read More
The Forgotten Children: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention (2014)
The Australian Human Rights Commission has just released their report on The Forgotten Children: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention (2014). This... Read More
Congratulations to Graeme Swincer OAM
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Some highlights of BMRSG 2014 – Part 1
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Major new report – Beyond the Boats
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New BMRSG Documents
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Hold On – A song for refugees
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