Resources and Media
BARC has listed some resources and media. We seek your contributions for this page.
See MDA's Candlelight Walk for 2010
Community leader speaks on ABC's Q&A Program
Click here to go to Q&A Home Page
(Bobby Whitfield's question occurs towards end of the program)
Courier Mail, Paul Syvret ; June 22, 2010: Fear tactics cloud asylum issue: March 29, 2010: Aslyum seekers are not "illegal"
ABC Radio Hear an interview with Frederika Steen.Conversation hour
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship often
receives queries about the perceived preferential treatment of refugees
over other Australian citizens and permanent residents. Click here for a fact sheet on the settlement services received by refugees.
The Lowy Institute The Lowy Institute is an independent
international policy think tank. Its objective is to generate new ideas
and dialogue on international developments and Australia’s role in the
world. Click here to view The Lowy Institute website.
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Posted on 10/6/2013
Free Information Sessions
Multicultural Affairs Queensland will be conducting free information sessions on the new Valuing Diversity Grants Program 2013–14.
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Posted on 18/9/2012
FREE Multicultural Media Training in Brisbane
This workshop is for refugees, asylum seekers and others from culturally diverse backgrounds. You will learn about about how the media operate, how to prepare and handle yourself during an interview, and how to write a media release. It will be held this weekend (22 and 23 September) in Nathan. For enquiries and bookings, email Samantha Ryan at mediatraining@eccq.com.au or phone 07 3844 9166 ext 109 or 0404697096
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Posted on 17/6/2011
Nauru signs refugee convention
Nauru president Marcus Stephen today signed the instruments of accession to the 1951 convention relating to the status of refugees and its 1967 protocols
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Posted on 19/5/2011
SBS 3 day series on refugee experiences
Sneak peek: Go Back To Where You Came From SBS ONE June 19-21: A world-first, three day TV event, as six ordinary Australians agree to challenge their preconceived notions about refugees and asylum seekers by embarking on a confronting 25 day journey.
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Posted on 5/4/2011
Sierra Leone 50th Independence Anniversary Festival
The Sierra Leone Descendants Association of Qld Inc. (SLEDAQ) will be celebration the 50th Independence Anniversary of Sierra Leone in grand syle, Saturday 30th April 2011, 6pm start, at 164 Dunn Rd, Rocklea.
Multicultural Development Association has re-energised BARC to enable refugee related information and events to be easily shared between members of the community.
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