Siva’s Story
Siva* shares his heartbreaking journey in seeking asylum and the hope found in the blessing of community.
Ali's Story
Ali* shares his journey of seeking asylum - one marked by suffering, courage, and resilience, but also a story of hope in building a life with purpose, finding connection, healing, and strength in community.
The Life Changing Gift of Welcome
Gershon Nimbalker, National Director of Common Grace, reflects on Australia's historic response to those seeking refuge on our shores, and our call as Christians to embody the values of justice, love, compassion and welcome.
A Pilgrimage of Gratitude
Rev Nguyễn Hữu Trí, a refugee from Vietnam, reflects on his ‘Pilgrimage of Gratitude’ from Melbourne to Canberra in 2014 to express his thanks to Australia for the gift of refuge and to help raise awareness for justice for people seeking asylum.
From theory to practice - putting justice for refugees into action
Carrie Unser reflects on what she’s learning while taking part in the community refugee sponsorship program.
I have a complicated relationship with the word ‘community’
Mehdi arrived in Australia seeking asylum in 2011 at the age of 15. Here he shares his experience as a refugee and the long journey towards healing, holding onto hope and finding community.
God was there
Clayton Fergie reflects on his time as a librarian on Nauru and how the Kingdom of God was at work even in the midst of hopelessness and despair, building relationships of hope and healing.
Soul Sistas of Courage
As a proud Wuthithi and Mabuiag Island woman Safina Stewart reflects on the women in her life whose experience of displacement and courage have helped inspire and teach her the importance of belonging and privilege we have to offer the gift of welcome.
A true and loyal friend
Kubra and Carly Squire reflect on the bond of friendship they have shared for more than five years and the continued joy of sharing life and discovering connection together.
“You are not forgotten. You are seen.”
After years in Australia’s detention system, asylum seeker Fazel Khodayer found hope through the action, support and friendship of others including Lisa Bridle.