Lives In Limbo

21/10/2016

Check on our blog post and listen to what Lesley and Sue, the two who have been working hard for Refugee Language Program in the University of Sydney, say about the current situations and challenges they have encountered during their work.

If you want to help by being a volunteer, you can also contact us or simply go to their website:
http://sydney.edu.au/arts/peace_conflict/rlp/index.shtml

Below is the link of our blog.
http://www.livesinlimbo.net/the-refugee-language-program

THE REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROGRAM

21/10/2016

How much do you really know about ?

Do these preconceptions really exist?

How will you change your perceptions after the test?

http://www.sbs.com.au/programs/go-back-to-where-you-came-from/article/2015/07/08/quiz-how-much-do-you-really-know-about-asylum-seekers-and-refugees

How much do you really know about refugees and asylum seekers? Test your knowledge with our online quiz.

21/10/2016

"It’s so easy to put yourself in a different position regarding and see them as someone completely different, but most of the time we just chat about things like food or sports or weather or anything random, and you know, they’re just ",
said by our lovely volunteer Alison who worked for Refugee Language Program.

You could also check for more detailed conversations between Alison and us on our website
http://www.livesinlimbo.net/the-refugee-language-program

21/10/2016

This is the Legal definition of who refugees are;

There are just like everyone else,

It's time to stop 'othering' them.

21/10/2016

Top 20 Migration Statistics about Asylum seekers and Refugees that we all need to know.

http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/latest/news/4735_top_20_facts_about_refugees_and_asylum_seekers

20/10/2016

Love is nothing complicated if two hearts like each other.

LIVE ONCE, LIVE HAPPILY.

18/10/2016

We are more likely to be blinded by things that we are unfamiliar with;

But with sufficient awareness and understanding about those "gorgeous creatures" just like anyone of us, Game of Thrones star Liam Cunningham will tell you with his experience that "all your preconceptions will blown out of water and you will see beautiful sides of every human beings flourishing here."

15/10/2016

When you choose to fight for life and make the best from it,
you start taking control of it.

Everyone has a past and past should always be cherished;

What matters more is how you see yourself now,
and where you position yourself in the future;

Want to know how Zaki writes his story after arriving in Australia??
Check this inspiring documentary video from ABC Review.

Fleeing war torn Afghanistan, Zaki arrived in Australia as an asylum seeker. He received a scholarship to study business, realising a lifelong dream to get an education. He volunteers at his local council, giving back to the community who took him in.

15/10/2016

＃bringthemhome

Protesters with different backgrounds gather in front of the , and protesting for people who seeking safety, protection and places to live, saying they are just like us.

Protester urge government, and also anyone who are concerned about to bring them home.

"Next time when we gather here, which is in another 200 days, I hope we will be celebrating what we achieve from right now."

04/10/2016

We're going live in less than 10 minutes with the Asylum Seeker Resource Center to talk about how volunteers can positively change the conversation on refugees! Stay tuned!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/volunteer-to-help-positively-change-the-conversation-on-refugees-tickets-27399536752