Change alert: Human rights on film one night only Wednesday 21 June

Freedom Stories: Australia and asylum seekers

To mark Refugee Week, the documentary Freedom Stories will be screened at the NHS Library on June 21. Please note that this event now also incorporates the Human Rights Short Film screenings previously advertised for Tuesday 20 June.

Freedom Stories is a positive documentary that explores the achievements and stories of former ‘boat people’ who arrived in Australian waters seeking asylum from the Middle East around 2001, a defining year in Australian politics.

Locked in remote detention centres and then placed on temporary protection visas, their limbo lasted for years. Now Australian citizens, they are finally building secure lives and contributing to their new country.

Freedom Stories premiered at the Sydney Film Festival and also screened at Cinema Nova for a season. It is rated PG and suitable for children in Grades 5 and above.

We will be joined by producer Lisa Horler (an NHS parent) who will introduce the film and answer any questions after the screening.

This is a great opportunity to further educate yourself and your children on the issues surrounding Australia's relationship with refugees.

All welcome!

Entry by donation to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre: reserve tickets through https://www.trybooking.com/QGUJ

NHS Library

Arrive 6.30 for 7pm start

Cheese and wine provided

Contact Peter.Murphy@nhs.vic.edu.au