Film to raise awareness about off-shore detention
1 DECEMBER 2016
A screening of the film, Chasing Asylum at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Albury-Wodonga aims to stimulate discussion about Australia's off-shore detention policies and the role that regional communities can play in refugee resettlement.The free event on Saturday 3 December is being hosted by CSU's Centre for Law and Justice.Lecturer at the Centre, Ms Charlotte Steer said, "Charles Sturt University aims to produce law graduates who are committed to social justice and community service, particularly for Indigenous Australians, and for regional and remote Australia."The Albury-Wodonga region has a long tradition of supporting migrants and a good track record for successfully supporting refugees as part of resettlement programs."Chasing Asylum was made from footage smuggled out of the immigration detention centres on Manus Island and Nauru and shows the distressing conditions for the men, women and children who are compulsorily detained there."We hope this event will raise awareness of the broader issue and add to the conversation about how we can make a difference in our local community."The film will be followed by a panel discussion with representatives from organisations working with migrants and refugees in the Border region.For more information contact Ms Steer via email csteer@csu.edu.au
Media Note:
The screening of Chasing Asylum will be held from 4:30pm to 7pm at the CD Blake Auditorium, building 751, near car park 2 at CSU in Albury Wodonga, Elizabeth Mitchell Drive, Thurgoona.
CSU lecturer Ms Charlotte Steer is available for interviews from 8.30am Friday 2 December. Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews.
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