Visas

Refugees and mayoral candidate call for government action on visas in Brisbane

On Sunday, the Refugee Action Collective and Tamil Diaspora Association of Queensland marched through Brisbane calling for the Australian government to grant refugees in Brisbane permanent visas in place of the rolling three month bridging visas, which means they can’t get steady work, housing or Medicare. They say they are unable to go back to …

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Protection visa seen to increase refugee mental health

A new research by the University of New South Wales found out only permanent protection visas positively impact the mental wellbeing of refugees. The study emphasises the the permanent protection is one of the best options for better psychological and social outcomes for refugees.  Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Nicole Batch – Head …

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