Advocacy

Advocacy:
A.R.A  Advocacy Team:  seeks to generate positive political and social change in respect to attitudes and policies impacting refugees. We achieve this by engaging with various bodies to; advocate for refugee rights, advance appropriate refugee policies and encourage balanced and accurate media coverage of refugee issues.

Legal Advocacy: In partnership with various legal service providers A.R.A provides on-going confidential legal and immigration claim assistance for refugees to ensure that their rights aren’t unjustly infringed.  We also seek to educate refugee communities as to their rights and responsibilities under Australian law, so as to enhance respect and confidence in the Australian legal system.
Governmental Advocacy: A.R.A advocates for sensible, effective refugee policies and initiatives, by engaging the various federal, state and local governmental agencies. We lobby these agencies opposing unjust inhumane policies, whilst maintaining effective constructive engagement to enhance refugee service standards and address deficiencies.
Media Advocacy: A.R.A media advocacy team seeks to increase balanced and accurate media coverage of refugee and asylum migration in Australia by issuing media releases and developing good local links with journalists.
Community Education: A.R.A seeks to educate the public and raise awareness about the various issues facing refugees. In doing so we seek to address negative myths about refugees and underlying cultural tension within Australian society.
Research & Publishing: A.R.A conducts independent in depth research and publishes findings that are relevant to the various issues facing refugees.  In doing so we strive to articulate & promote the refugee voice into wider political, academic and social framework

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