The organisational structure of The Asylum Seekers Centre consists of CEO (Frances Rush) and COO (Che Bishop). Within the organsation there are teams which consist of: fundraising, commincations and advocacy, finance, employment, legal, casework, health, nutrition, education and social support (NESS) as well as operations. The Asylum Seekers Centre relies on the generous contribution of over 350 volunteers who work across different teams specifically in health, who make it possible to provide asylum seekers with services such as dental, medical, counselling and physiotherapy. However, the eligability criteria to receive such services is limited to asylum seekers who do not have access to medicare and have no work…
One of the main techniques used in the documentary was to present the stories of the six Australians using a “reality TV” format. The camera was an observer of the reactions and raw emotions showed from the Australians as they experienced first-hand the troubles of many refugees. We see this clearly this when they are on the asylum seeker boat. A heated argument broke out between Raye and Raquel, stress levels were high and panic rose when the boat started to sink. Through this technique characterisation is developed and we follow the changes in the six Australians’ views and attitudes as they live with and get to know refugees in Australia, Malaysia, Africa, Jordan and Iraq. For example, in the beginning of the documentary Raquel states, “I guess I am a bit racist, I just don’t like black people.” However, by the end of the first episode Raquel reaches out and comforts Maisara, from the Congo, “You’re a lovely lady. You don’t deserve this.” During her time in the refugee camp in Kenya we see further changes in Raquel. She states that she will no longer use the term “black people” instead she will say…
Once they are granted refugee status and transported to the U.S., refugees heavily rely on services such as RST to support them as they acclimate to their new life in the U.S. RST seeks to supports its clients by attaining access to health care and other health services, federal and state supplemental support programs, and empower them to access these in the future through cultural adjustment workshops and support groups. While RST Austin provides many amenities and resources to its clients, there are a number of gaps in services in regards to translations, transportation and child…
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It has been widely accepted in popular culture to see Countess Elizabeth Bathory as one of the most sadistic serial killers the world has known. This infamous lady is well known for her torturing and, in some account, even bathing in her victims’ blood. The horrendous crimes, which Elizabeth Bathory was accused of, have kept many intrigued for years. They have been portrayed through movies, plays and books for centuries. However, recently, due to more evidence and revision of past information, we have been given a new insight on the crimes committed by Bathory. This information gives a new outlook on the life of the Countess, and doesn’t focus primarily on the crimes, but instead attempts…
Prompt 1: Create your own open-ended response. Respond to any aspect you want to, but stay focused on a particular topic and consider the components of the response rubric. When initially assigned to read Evicted by Sociologist, Dr. Matthew Desmond, I was not sure what to expect. The idea of a privileged white male sharing the experiences of marginalized communities did not excite me. Now that I have completed the book, I can honestly say that I am glad I had the opportunity to read it.…
Her appointment as an ambasador will greatly benefit refugees as she can bring the issues affecting the asylum seekers to the worlds attention. Having made over 69 films, Cate's views on the treatment of refugees will pave a way for greater change as the many people she has inspired will be moved to do more. As a mother who want to teach her children the value of compassion, it is to the best of our belief that she will conduct herself with such grace and kindness as to be an example for…
My attendance to the deeper than DAPA community forum was a life learning experience. I am grateful to have attended the forum because I was able to learn and get informed about a big problem in our community. Before the forum I knew little to nothing about DAPA, and even less about the significance to undocumented people. The environment in the room helped me feel close to home because of the amount of Latino students present, the pan dulce and champurrado. Just learning a brief history of the policies of DAPA/DACA+ helped empower and enlighten me. The presentation was hosted by Fernando and Magdaleno. Both the hosts did a great job in making everyone feel comfortable and excited to be spending there Friday evening on campus. I learned that…
One issue that has stood out to me is how the Afghans were living in Greece. This reminded me of the stories my parents and aunts and uncles have told me about coming to Canada. They have gone through similar issues about money and housing. My uncle and his family had to hitchhike and walk from Iraq to Iran. When they got too tired of walking, my uncle dug a hole big enough for them all to fit and put a tarp over them so his kids wouldn’t get cold. My aunt and my grandma took a boat to Italy where they had to stay for 5 years before coming to Canada. They worked odd jobs and had to live in a crack house for a few months before they had to enough to rent an apartment. Like Saleem, they made good friends and learned how things worked. They both…
This project consisted of the Somali Bantu refugees living in the Tennessee Village Community in Nashville, TN. Within this population set, the subset includes families with children aged 12 months and younger.…
Refugees can be seen to face oppression in many aspects of society. This essay will first look at the role children’s services plays in the lives of UASC. The ways in which oppression of UASC in society can be caused by power relationships will then be covered, followed by specifically link this to the oppression faced by UASC in health, giving the perspectives of UASC. The essay will finally look how social work can attempt to reduce these oppressions.…
Refugees and asylum seekers face changes in every aspect of their lives, need range of social services and can be unclear about their entitlements and access to services. Social workers act in multi-agency partnership with immigration services, police, etc., assessing needs, supporting people to apply for help with accommodation, aiding with applications of payment cards. They also provide support for refused asylum seekers who unable to return home, assisting their fight for liberty and appealing unsuccessful claims.…
For this assignment, I thought it would be important to research the new wave of Honduran immigrants coming to America by way of Mexico and the complexity of migration, culture and education. The process of migration is incredibly complex and in many respects, traumatizing for those that have taken the journey. For Honduran immigrants, there are issues of brutality and harsh living conditions endured in ones home country and deprivation of basic resources and human rights while crossing into unsafe countries. In many instances, there is already trauma before one arrives in the US. Once here, Honduran Americans must often contend with language and economic barriers; for the Garifuna people of African descent, issues of race, language and cultural…
This week I learned about discrimination against others. This is something that I think about often however I have never thought to educate others so that they are aware of discrimination and how not discriminate. I have always taken every extra step to make sure that I have not discriminated against anyone, even accidentally. I try to make everyone feel included and feel good about themselves. This week our readings were on the different types of people in the world and how important diversity is to the survival of our species.…
The show begins from the Good Shepherd Ministry in downtown Toronto where an interview took place between Doctor Gary Block, who is family physician at St. Michael hospital in Toronto, and a new patient, who is a refugee in Canada, has a very little income and suffers from major health issues. According to Dr. Block, this patient’s overall health situation will definitely improve once this patient gets enough income. Furthermore, Dr. Block states that poor people in the society are very likely…