Fieldwork Visits

Some examples of organisations we have visited:

Haruko and Ai talked with Moo Baluch at DV New South Wales about domestic violence support and protection for migrant women

Nozomu, Sho, Ryo and Yumi with students and the coordinator, Lesley, at the Refugee Language Programme on the 2013 SALP pilot programme

Mayu talking with Darby Carr at Safe Schools Coalition NSW about creating safe environments for LGBTIQ students


Chiharu and Mike visiting Bangarra Dance Theatre to learn about their Rekindling Youth project for connecting Indigenous young people with their culture

Yuya, Lynda, Ryoko and Yoshitaka visiting Amnesty International to learn about their work on human rights, especially Indigenous rights, refugees' rights and LGBTIQ rights

Aya with Shane Phillips, CEO of Tribal Warrior. Every year, some students join in Tribal Warrior's early morning boxing mentoring programme for Indigenous youth

May, Naru, Seita and Tetsu talking with staff at Life Without Barriers about the situation of people seeking asylum


Ayuko and Lulu at Mardi Gras Fair Day with members of Acceptance, a group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics

Tomomi, Aska, Lisa, Nanako and Mike at Australian Red Cross meeting workers in Migration Support Programs about their work with refugees and migrants

  • Cabramatta High School - we have visited this school, where 95% of students come from non-English speaking backgrounds, to speak to students about the school's support for sexual and gender diversity and for students from refugee backgrounds.

  • The Refugee Art Project We visit several times, joining an art class for female asylum seekers, meeting participants and organisers, and being welcomed with wonderful food.

  • A language class for Aboriginal people from the Wiradjuri nation. We talked with the teacher about indigenous language revitalisation and observed the class.

  • Settlement Services International We have met SSI staff on many occasions in different parts of Sydney to talk about support for refugees and asylum seekers, especially help with finding housing, training and assistance with finding employment, the role of case workers, and support with making applications for refugee status.