How can you help?
Justice for Refugees SA Action Group members
As a focal point of Justice for Refugees SA campaigning and advocacy engagement for 2024 & 2025, J4RSA Management Committee has developed actions groups.
Take part in one or more of the Justice for Refugees SA Action Groups, and put your passion, skills and experience to good use and work together with a group of like mined people in establishing the campaigning and advocacy strategies.
Short term pre-election action priorities.
Disrupting the Cruelty: changing the current discourse on refugees and people seeking asylum. The Hearts and Minds campaign
Australia’s political discourse, including mainstream media (even the ABC) and both political parties, demonise people seeking asylum and refugees.
This action group will work on strategies to change language (and attitudes). This will also require re-educating the general public, so they return to the basic Australian values of welcome, support, compassion, decency and tolerance.
Part of this campaign involves fostering an awareness of the current cruelties in the system, as well as practical alternatives to the punitive approach being inflicted on the innocent.
There are excellent films and documentaries that can be screened for community organisations, followed by discussion.
An important aspect of this groups focus is to work to rectify inappropriate language used by politicians and the media (e.g. methodical letter-writing solidarity).
Direct approaches to Federal politicians in SA with a clear ‘ask’ on reforms to end the cruelty.
Fair process for those who were treated cruelly by the unfair "Fast Track" process.
Refugee communities and supporters have been campaigning for a fair process since the inappropriately named “Fast Track” refugee determination process was introduced in 2014 by the Abbott government.
Justice for Refugees SA, along with other trans-national advocacy groups, is collaborating on a pre-election campaign to strengthen our impact with the aim of achieving justice for those treated cruelly by this flawed review process. We aim for change by November 2024.
This includes:
- Developing an agreed position and set of “asks”
- Identifying campaign activities to support actions taken by people directly impacted by the policy, and other refugee advocates
- Identifying new opportunities and actions to bring about change.
We are fortunate to be able to draw on resources developed by the Australian Refugee Advocacy Network.
Ongoing actions for justice.
Study rights for all. Advocating for people on short term visas with tertiary study rights
If you are interested in part of an action group, please email info@justiceforrefugeessa.org
Volunteering
J4RSA is a volunteer run organisation and are the very foundation of the organisation.
For more details or to volunteer please get in touch via info@justiceforrefugeessa.org.
Membership
Our members work together to provide support, education and advocacy for refugees and people seeking asylum in South Australia. We are likeminded individuals and organisations who care about the dignity and human rights of others. Find out more about what we do and how to join.
Volunteers
Justice for Refugees SA is made of up committed and hard-working individuals and organisations who generously give their time and expertise. You may volunteer across a range of areas, including events, research, advocacy, administration, campaigning, communication, finance and grant writing. Whether you’re interested in organising a movie screening fundraiser or helping with a letter drop at election time, join us as a member or contact us to talk about how you can help.
Donate
As a small not-for-profit organisation, Justice for Refugees SA relies on the goodwill of many. Consider showing your support for refugees and people seeking asylum in your community by giving a donation.
Spread the word
We are passionate about increasing awareness around the issues that affect refugees and people seeking asylum, and promoting inclusivity and tolerance. Find out how you can help spread the word.