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REFUGEES/ASYLUM SEEKERS

Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Detention. An Interview with Bruce Baird

Liberal Party MP Bruce Baird speaks with Marc Rader about detention centres, refugees and asylum seekers. (Gymea Baptist 2006 - MP3 file)

Boat People. Facts and Fictions

Explores some of the popular myths surrounding the refugee issue and counters them with the realities. (Produced by Scott Higgins, 2002)

Debunking the Myths About Asylum Seekers

Explores and debunks some common myths surrounding asylum seekers in Australia. (Produced by the Edmund Rice Centre for Justice and Community Education & The School of Education, Australian Catholic University)

Immigration, Multiculturalism & Citizenship (PDF)

A study guide with extended commentary, exploring issues relating to attitudes towards immigrants in Australian society (Produced by John Hopping)

TEAR Australia Position Paper on Refugees (PDF Link)

An extensive paper with five sections (1) sources of refugees - who are refugees? (2) theological response - does God care? (3) refugees and asylum seekers in Australia - what is Australia's response and how might it be improved? (4) international humanitarian response - what obligations do developed nations have and are they meeting them? (5) recommendations - how can policy be reformed?

Taking Action on Refugees and Asylum Seekers (Link)

Ideas for activities Australians can undertake to assist asylum seekers and refugees (Produced by TEAR Australia)

Love the Stranger - Refugee Sunday Resource Kit (Link)

Includes simulation game, worship resources (reading, quotes), small group bible study, youth resources (game, bible study, ideas for action), children's resources (board game, ideas for action), poster. (Produced by TEAR Australia)