You're invited to join us for an evening of conversation and connection about the experiences of people seeking humanitarian protection in WA. This panel discussion brings together four experts from across WA's humanitarian sector spanning from lived experience, migration law, grassroots advocacy, and government, to speak openly about the asylum seeker and refugee experience in our state.
Date: Wednesday 22 April
Time: 5:30pm
Where: University Club of Western Australia
Bring a friend and join us for what promises to be an insightful and meaningful night. Seats are free for CARAD members and a suggested $10 donation for others - please note that RSVPs are essential.
The evening's panelists will include:
Betty McGeever is a retired public librarian and longtime activist for refugees and asylum seekers, at many levels, solo and in advocacy groups. Betty has supported individuals in WA and has been involved in resettling those previously held in Nauru to freedom and citizenship in Canada via the Canadian community resettlement scheme. I
Ehsan Nazamyar is originally from Afghanistan. He and his family (his wife and their son at the time) arrived in Australia in 2011. Due to unsafe conditions in his home country, Ehsan spent most of his life outside Afghanistan as an asylum seeker and refugee. Ehsan currently works at CARAD as a case worker. Through his work and service to the community, Ehsan hopes to continue contributing to a more inclusive and compassionate society.
Janine Freeman, is a social equity advocate and former WA Member of Parliament. Having represented the most multicultural electorate in Western Australia, Janine was privileged to work with and advocate for people from diverse, ethnic, faith, language, and cultural backgrounds. Janine now pursues her passion for advocacy volunteering for various not for profit organisations and works as a non-executive director at GESB Super, Water Corporation, National Museum of Australia and Anglicare.
Teresa Lee has over a decade of experience working alongside people seeking asylum in Australia. She began her career as a social worker and later practised in refugee law, supporting individuals and communities to navigate complex barriers to seeking asylum. Teresa has extensive experience in systemic advocacy, promoting fairer policies and pathways to permanent protection. She now works as a caseworker at CARAD, bringing in-depth legislative knowledge and a trauma-informed approach to her work.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Please reach out to office@carad.org.au with any questions.