IARC in Sydney, Australia | Non-profit organisation

IARC

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8234 0700

Address: Suite 3, Level 8, 377 Sussex St 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.iarc.org.au/

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25.01.2022 My motivation to work towards gender balance is to seek agency for the voices of Aboriginal Women. We find that our most powerful tool is influence and our ways of negotiating this influence is stifled with the threat of violence. Gender equity means that the burden of colonisation is shared among all Aboriginal People, and women do not have to carry the extra burden through minimalisation of their experiences with violence. It means that both men and women would be able to ...heal. Both genders suffer major health issues when violence is present in the relationship. Today's Heroine is Bronwyn Penrith, chair of Mudgin-Gal, the only women’s centre run by and for Aboriginal women in New South Wales. Mudgin-Gal’s campaign Black Out Violence originally started in Redfern and subsequently spread around Australia, and won the Violence Against Women Prevention Award in 2004 as a best practice model for addressing violence in urban Aboriginal communities. Designed to inform assault victims of their rights and educate offenders, Black Out Violence was launched at the 2004 NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout, the state's biggest annual gathering of indigenous people, where all 85 teams wore purple armbands as an anti-violence gesture and about 2000 information kits were handed out. The campaign created a space for Aboriginal women to speak out against gender-based violence and to say enough is enough. To learn more and support the work of our Heroine visit https://www.mudgin-gal.org.au/ If you or someone you know is affected by sexual assault or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. Support is also available at Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636, Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491.

25.01.2022 Over the last few months we’ve received a lot of rapidly changing information about COVID-19 prevention. Now, imagine not fully understanding the language this ...information was delivered in. Refugees, people seeking asylum and migrants all across the world are helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 by making advice videos in the many different languages they speak: Arabic, Bambara, Bengali, French, Fulbe, Ga, Hausa, Italian, Moré, Pigin, Tigrino, Twi, Pashtun, Urdu and Wolof just to name a few! In a time when it’s never been more important to share accurate information, this is a vital and life-saving service https://bit.ly/2NfCaQ2 #NationalRefugeeWeek

24.01.2022 Every day across Australia, frontline domestic and family violence workers and volunteers help support women and children leaving violent relationships. Katie Young, the Director of Clinical Governance at the Women’s & Girls’ Emergency Centre WAGEC is one of those people. WAGEC provides safe and secure emergency housing for 200 women and children each night. In particular, WAGEC assists women on temporary visas who often do not have access to social welfare, basic health ...care or housing which makes it even more difficult for them to seek assistance and leave abusive relationships. WAGEC have been fierce advocates for women on temporary visas escaping violence and in 2019 partnered with the Salvation Army to develop the Sam House Immigration Income Accomodation, assisting temporary visa holders leaving gender-based violence and who have limited income to transition to more permanent housing. Katie spoke to us about how WAGEC’s refuge centre’s empower women: Every day at WAGEC our whole of team works towards supporting women in their recovery from trauma, moving toward a life where they are their own decision makers and where they are building strength and resilience to live a psychologically ,emotionally, financially and psychically safe life. We are so privileged to be a small part of their healing. Learn more about the incredible work at WAGEC at https://www.wagec.org.au/ #16DaysofActivism If you or someone you know is affected by sexual assault or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. Support is also available at Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 and the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.

23.01.2022 Everyone deserves to live, study, and work with dignity, no matter what they believe, who they are, or whom they love. IARC is proud to join more than 90 organisations in opposing One Nation's Religion Bill, calling for fair and equal discrimination laws which protect all of us, including people of faith and those who are not religious, equally alongside other groups. You can sign up to the joint statement here: https://protectusall.com.au/

22.01.2022 So often when we are in predominantly white male spaces we have to do the work of making other people feel comfortable. In Make a Fuss, I wanted to create a space for people to express their silences, and bring those voices to the fore. I actually created a watercolour piece for the exhibition called An eye to diversity. It’s about me grappling with the trouble of belonging as a biracial person. It’s about the racial imposter syndrome that I sometimes feel being Iranian/Au...stralian. It’s about the privilege but also confusion that comes from being white passing and having the option to opt in to my race. It’s about raising issues about racism and being told to access counselling services instead of addressing structural issues within organisations. But it’s also about embracing who I am and where I come from. The little things in our character that come from our histories (whether we know them or not). There are so many ways to educate and empower people about gender-based violence and its impact. The virtual exhibition Make a Fuss at Queen Victoria Women's Centre is made up of 150 craftworks that answer the question: what do you no longer want to be silent about? Feminist in Residence, and feminist lawyer Kate Robinson is our heroine today, and led the Make a Fuss exhibition. Kate is a craftivist who also works in family violence. Crafting is powerful to Kate because it reminds her that we all have the power to create something new today, with our own hands. Kate finds inspiration in the progressive, ‘let’s-change-this’ feminist lawyers and support workers who are working to change the system, which is exactly the kind of heroism we need to overcome gender-based violence. See the Make a Fuss virtual exhibition here https://www.qvwc.org.au/make-a-fuss. You can also follow Kate on Instagram and Twitter @katethefeminist #16DaysofActivism If you or someone you know is affected by sexual assault or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. Support is also available at Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 and the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.

21.01.2022 7 years too long #gameover

21.01.2022 Gender equality is about equitable opportunities for all people and particularly those who are marginalised such as LGBTIQ+ people. It is about freedom of choices both in terms of who you love and how you live. Gender equality is about safety from violence and being able to achieve your best potential. Lastly, it is about the recognition that our lives, as LGBTIQ+ people are worthy. Our final Heroines are Tina and Renee Dixson. Tina and Renee are co-founders of Forcibly ...Displaced People Network (FDPN), the first organisation in Australia to dedicate its work to the issues facing LGBTIQA+ people who have experienced forced displacement. FDPN endeavours to provide a space for LGBTIQA+ refugees and asylum seekers to feel free and safe from gender-based violence, discrimination and judgement. Tina is a PhD candidate and the Acting Program Manager at Australian Women Against Violence Alliance which works to ensure that the voices of women - particularly marginalised women - are heard by Government. Tina has made it her personal mission to positively contribute to public discourse regarding LGBTIQA+ refugee women, raising issues of intersectionality, ethics, and representation. Renee is an artist and PhD candidate, currently building the world’s first queer digital archive of oral histories about LGBTIQA+ forced displacement. Since 2004 Renee has worked as a human rights defender and at just 21 years of age established a human rights organisation providing psychosocial, medical and legal support to the LGBTIQA+ community. As a result of visible work, Renee was forced to leave the country where they lived. To learn more about Tina and Renee’s amazing work visit http://tinadixson.com.au/ and http://reneedixson.com.au/ #16DaysofActivism Support is available at Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636, the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 and http://qlife.org.au

20.01.2022 "We all play a role in preventing gender-based violence. This can be through every day acts like calling out casual sexism or sexist jokes, refusing to be a bystander when we witness harm being inflicted, and supporting services working to end violence against women in your local area." Our Heroine today is award-winning artist and lived experience advocate Amani Haydar. In March 2015, Amani’s mother was murdered by her father in their home in Bexley, after many years of em...otional and psychological abuse. In May 2017 he was sentenced to 18 years in prison. Amani has used her creativity to advocate against gender-based violence. In 2018 Amani’s self portrait "Insert headline here" was a finalist in the Archibald Prize. The portrait of Amani holding a photograph of her mother, who in turn was holding a photograph of her own mother, who was killed in Israeli airstrike when fleeing her village in Lebanon was her response to feeling like violence was inescapable. Amani’s artworks tell a story of cyclical maternal loss, trauma, fear and sadness caused by male violence. Amani believes lived experience is an important catalyst for change. She runs talks and workshops, drawing on her personal experience depicted in her artwork to engage audiences and discuss the impact of gender-based violence. It’s no wonder why she was named 2020 Local Woman of the Year for Bankstown. Our Heroine’s vocal advocacy and discussion of gender violence is her way of combatting the shame and taboo that victims are often made to feel about their experiences and shows us just how incredibly resilient she is. To learn more about Amani follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanihaydar/ (Photo credit: John Feder, The Australian) #16DaysofActivism If you or someone you know is affected by sexual assault or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. Support is also available from Lifeline on 13 11 14, ...

19.01.2022 Unions NSW has just released its data findings on the impact COVID-19 has had upon temporary migrants. The survey of over 5,000 respondents uncovers the humanitarian cost of the government’s abandonment of temporary migrants during the crisis #NoWorkerLeftBehind

18.01.2022 Today is the start of NAIDOC Week 2020. First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. IARC acknowledges and celebrates this rich history and recognises that sovereignty was never ceded. Always Was, Always Will Be. ... #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC

17.01.2022 Our friends at Welfare Rights Centre NSW are hosting a community legal education session about access to Centrelink for newly arrived migrants. This session will cover topics like residency criteria, waiting periods, exemptions, impact of overseas assets and foreign pensions, and assurances of support. If you are a community or migrant support worker or lawyer helping temporary migrants, register today for this timely and informative seminar. 3:00 4:30pm AEDT... Wednesday 2 December 2020 Register at https://buff.ly/35FUR9l

17.01.2022 Tomorrow is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The 16 Days of Activism is a United Nations campaign which aims to inspire individuals around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. Nearly half the services we provide are to victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, most of whom are women. Every day we are inspired ...by their bravery and resilience. Over the next 16 days we will be showcasing the work of women who contribute to ending gender-based violence in Australia and overseas. By sharing these stories, we hope to inspire others to think about how they too can help prevent gender-based violence. #16DaysofActivism

16.01.2022 Over the past few months, IARC has seen a dramatic increase in demand for legal advice from women on temporary visas effected by family violence. Every day, our clients tell us about the impact of being stuck at home in isolation with their abusive partners; their fear of being left homeless and without access to social support if they leave their relationships; and their anxiety about being separated from their children because of their visa status. Our team has been working hard to meet this demand but we need your help. Please consider a tax deductible donation today to ensure vulnerable women and children receive fair and just migration outcomes: https://bit.ly/31mMKNq

14.01.2022 The Victims Rights Commissioner has proposed changes to Victims Support which will deny victims-survivors of crime the supports they have a right to and need. We call on the Commissioner and the Attorney General to stop proposed Victims Support changes and start victim-survivor led review. #IStandWithVictimsSurvivors

14.01.2022 Today we have released the findings of a large-scale survey showing just how badly temporary migrants have suffered due to the lockdown and lack of financial su...pport from the government. The survey of over 5,000 visa holders, conducted in late March and early April, paints a devastating picture. Read the full report here: https://www.unionsnsw.org.au/NWLB_survey_results_aug_2020.p #NoWorkerLeftBehind

13.01.2022 IARC is pleased to stand with more than 200 organisations to endorse the 88 recommendations set out in the Australian NGO Coalition's submission to the UN - particularly those relating to refugees, asylum-seekers and Australia's rich and diverse CALD community https://www.hrlc.org.au//australias-human-rights-scorecard #AusUPR

12.01.2022 Today’s Heroine is feminist critical criminologist Marie Segrave from Monash University. Marie researches and publishes in areas such as the intersections between migration and abuse. Marie's most recent research highlighted the heightened risk faced by temporary visa holders in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic and how systems contribute to and are a part of gender-based violence. Financial stress and dependence, lack of access to Medicare, misinformation about their ...legal rights, and increased isolation are just some of the factors exacerbating gender-based violence against migrant women. Marie’s research indicates that Australia’s response to temporary migration and family violence should not be limited by someone’s visa. This research is critical at times like this, to challenge and educate the public about problems found within systems which prevents people experiencing gender-based violence from seeking and accessing help. When we asked Marie what motivated her to do the important work she does, she told us: We cannot focus only on individuals who perpetrate violence, we need to pay careful attention to the ways in which inequality and precariousness are sustained by systems. This is important to the work I have done through my career and I'm driven to do this work because it is essential to realising safety and security for all women. To read more about Marie’s work, visit http://ow.ly/FhpV50CsENo #16DaysofActivism If you or someone you know is affected by sexual assault or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. Support is also available at Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 and the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.

11.01.2022 Safety shouldn’t depend on visa status. Many women on temporary visas trying to escape abusers can’t access crisis accommodation, basic healthcare, or income support. Sign the petition to show governments the community supports all women’s safety.

10.01.2022 Did you know that the Uluru Statement from the Heart has been translated into more than 60 languages? This wonderful project from SBS is helping multicultural communities connect with Australia's First Nations this #NAIDOCWeek http://ow.ly/MEEl50Cf0u2... #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOC

10.01.2022 IARC regularly assists New Zealand citizens and partners of NZ citizens fleeing violent relationships. Many face homelessness and poverty and are unable to access the services and support that Australian citizens and permanent residents are entitled to. Urgent action is needed as protection from domestic and family violence shouldn’t depend on visa status. https://www.abc.net.au//call-for-action-over-aust/12832666

09.01.2022 Our Heroine today is Natalie Lang who leads the Australian Services Union NSW & ACT the union for frontline domestic violence workers. Gender-based violence impacts social and economic participation, health and housing. It is not just a social issue, it is also a workplace issue. Thats why Natalie and the ASU are fighting for paid domestic and family violence leave. ... To escape a violent relationship, you have to take time off work. Paid domestic violence leave helps people experiencing gender-based violence to maintain safe and secure employment and prevents further financial stress. This in turn contributes to long term health and wellbeing. Paid domestic and family violence needs to be a reality. Sign the petition here https://www.australianunions.org.au/we_wont_wait Learn more how we can address gender-based violence in work from situations at: https://actionnetwork.org//we-wont-wait-16-days-of-action/ #16DaysofActivism If you or someone you know is affected by sexual assault or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. Support is also available from Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 and the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 91.

09.01.2022 IARC welcomes the announcement of a parliamentary inquiry into domestic and family violence which will focus, in part, on the experiences of women from diverse communities, including temporary visa holders. We have seen an unprecedented surge in enquiries from visa holders experiencing family violence in recent weeks, underscoring the impact COVID-19 has had on people stuck at home with violent and abusive partners. We hope that the inquiry delivers meaningful change and much needed additional support for women and children on temporary visas experiencing family violence.

06.01.2022 Today is World Refugee Day and the culmination of Refugee Week, where we celebrate the contribution that refugees make to our community. The theme of Refugee Week 2020 is celebrating the year of welcome. This year’s theme reminds us that protecting refugees is not just about giving someone a visa, it means creating a safe and welcoming environment where people can thrive. Every day, IARC works with refugees to help them find safety, to be freed from detention, to be reuni...ted with family or to become Australian citizens. We are proud to stand by our brave clients and tell them they are welcome. #worldrefugeeday #refugeeweek #yearofwelcome

06.01.2022 Proposed changes to the NSW Victims Support Scheme will deny victims-survivors of violence access to the supports they have a right to and need. IARC has joined over 80 organisations and 370 individuals calling on the Commissioner Victims Rights to scrap these regressive reforms. Together, we represent the voices of thousands of victims-survivors of violence in NSW, including victims-survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, child sexual abuse, those impact...ed by homicide and their families. Any changes to the Victims Support Scheme must be victim-survivor led. We call for the comprehensive statutory review of the Victims Support Scheme to commence immediately with proper consultation. Put your hand up for victims-survivors and add your name to the open letter: https://www.clcnsw.org.au/open-letter-proposed-changes-nsw- #nswpol #victimssurvivorsrights

06.01.2022 Nyadol Nyuon is a mother, a feminist, an Australian lawyer and human rights advocate (to name just a few!) Nyadol’s journey started in a refugee camp in Itang, Ethiopia, before moving to Australia aged eighteen as a refugee. Since then Nyadol has fervently pursued justice, completing a law degree and getting a job at renowned legal firm Arnold Bloch Leibler, while also working and volunteering extensively for women’s rights. Nyadol was recently appointed Chair of Harmony All...iance, an organization which promotes the rights of women from migrant and refugee backgrounds who are affected by gender-based norms, discrimination and violence. Nyadol’s efforts advocating for a world against gender-based violence deserve recognition and celebration, making her one of our fierce heroines for 2020. We asked Nyadol what motivates her to work towards achieving gender equality: I am motivated to work towards ending racism and discrimination, whatever the source and whomever the target. Gender discrimination is arguably the most pervasive, and I’ve seen and experienced too much tolerance of, too much turning a blind eye to, the discrimination faced by women of all backgrounds. How can we teach our children that human beings deserve equal rights and equal opportunity when many of them see this truth denied in their own homes and communities? #16DaysofActivism If you or someone you know is affected by sexual assault or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. Support is also available at Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 and the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.

04.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week 2020. We start the week by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we stand. Our team is working on Gadigal land and Darug land. We acknowledge the Gadigal and Darug people and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.... #InThisTogether2020 #NRW2020

03.01.2022 IARC is inviting expressions of interest for three temporary roles in response to the increased demand for our services during the pandemic. We are looking for a Senior Solicitor/Migration Agent, Solicitor/Migration Agent and Community Engagement Officer who will help us continue our important work assisting vulnerable migrants and their families. More information is available at www.iarc.asn.au/employment.

01.01.2022 On Wednesday night, Aunty Anne Poelina (Nyikina Warra Traditional Custodian and Guardian of the Martuwarra) will be presenting a talk 'Martuwarra First Law Just...ice: Land, Living Waters and Indigenous Peoples’ Wellbeing'. "As the oldest living cultures on the planet, First Nations People share ancient creation songs and stories to create meaning and purpose for their collective responsibility in managing the wellbeing and survival of their peoples entwined within the Martuwarra living waters; wetlands, springs, billabongs, floodplains and soaks. Aunty Anne said, "The Martuwarra, Fitzroy River is our ancestor, spiritual guardian, creator and holder of our First Law, law of the land and not the law of man..." This event, organised by Reconciliation for Western Sydney, will be held on Wednesday 11 November at 7:30pm. You can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martuwarra-first-law-justice-t