<p>Featuring a presentation by Mehdi, a refugee with a Bridging Visa who spent 10 months in detention on Christmas Island and six months in the Northern Immigration Detention Centre.<br />
Melalueca, Rapid Creek Business Centre, Trower Rd, Rapid Creek</p>

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<p>This wonderful tale of hope and survival tells Najaf Mazari's story of fleeing from Afghanistan after being captured, then escaping from the Taliban. Finding his way to Australia he was held at the Woomera detention centre before being released into the community to begin a new life. A remarkable story of courage and inspiration presented to mark Refugee Week.

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<p>what is the link between refugees, torture and trauma? On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (June 26), the Pitt Street Action Group in conjunction with STARTTS will be hosting a panel group to discuss these critical concerns. You are invited to come along and learn more about what is going on globally in relation to torture and the international response.

<p>FAMVIN Australia invites you to join them for a day of insightful speakers and lively discussion as we work together to find a way forward on the issue of Refugees and Asylum Seekers.</p>

<p>20 years of mandatory detention, 20 years too long - free the refugees, no to offshore processing, no to deportations. Supported by Chilout, Labor for Refugees, NSW Greens, Refugee Action Coalition. Sun June 24, 1pm. Sydney Town Hall.</p>

<p>An exhibition of photographs and information about the situation of Palestinian refugees, focusing on communities in Hebron. The events program includes an indoor market, a forum at 3pm, film screening at 5:30pm, and live music and delicious food and drink throughout the day.

<p>Rally: Walk together. During Refugee Week we are inviting everyone who is a part of the Australian community to walk together in recognition that although we've all arrived here via different pathways we share a common Australian journey. It's time to walk together into a future where diversity is celebrated, fear is replaced with welcome &amp; where everyone belongs. 1pm.

<p>What turns someone into a boatperson? This screening takes place on the eve of World Refugee Day. Astor Theatre, 1 Chapel St (cnr Dandenong Road), St Kilda. 7:30pm (for 7:45pm start).</p>

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<p>A dynamic one-day event exploring community arts and young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. The forum provides a rare opportunity for young people and community arts personnel to come together and critically explore key issues within the community arts sector. 9:30am-5pm. Footscray Community Arts Centre, 45 Moreland St, Footscray. </p>

<p>Speakers: Nick Poynder (refugee lawyer who challenged mandatory detention in 1992) and Dr. Michael Dudley (Suicide Prevention Australia). This year marks 20 years since the introduction of mandatory detention. Before 1992, refugees who has arrived by boat were not detained. But when Cambodian refugees began arriving in 1989 the Labor government began moving to detain them.