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Man s death years after heart attack on Nauru shows toll of Australia s refugee policies, advocates say
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Abdirahman Ahmed Mohammed, pictured with close friend Julia Hall, died this month.
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When Abdirahman Ahmed Mohammed first sought asylum in Australia, he still carried a bullet in his leg.
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He spent years in offshore detention but was released into the community last year
Refugee advocates say Australia s refugee policies often lead to medical neglect
But the Somali refugee s health problems would only become more severe in his years in offshore detention on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea, and later on Nauru.
Man s death years after heart attack on Nauru shows toll of Australia s refugee policies, advocates say
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Man s death years after heart attack on Nauru shows toll of Australia s refugee policies, advocates say
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Medevac refugees released from detention have travelled to Parliament House to call for an end to the uncertainty faced by asylum seekers impacted by Australia’s offshore processing regime.
Thanush Selvarasa and Ramsiyar Sabanayagam were among around 60 refugees and asylum seekers last month released from immigration detention in Australia, in a surprise move by the federal government.
Mr Selvarasa - a refugee from Sri Lanka - had spent nearly six years in offshore detention on Manus Island before being transferred to Australia for mental health treatment under now repealed Medevac legislation.
Refugee Thanush Selvarasa at Parliament House in Canberra with advocacy groups and politicians.
Jo Gumley from Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, front left, mayor Angela Long and Veronica Hassett from Keysborough Learning Centre, with sponsors, rear from left, Nirad Shah from KPJ Group, Rob Anson from Norden Group, Rick Stephenson from Booran Motors and David Willersdorf from Grenda Group. 227753 07 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
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Take a Swing for Charity Golf Day hits its 12th year – shooting nearly $500,000 to local charities.
The golf day hosted by Greater Dandenong Council and local industries will tee off at Victoria Golf Club, Cheltenham on Wednesday 24 February.
“Money raised over the past 11 years has provided significant support to many local charities,” Greater Dandenong mayor Angela Long said at the launch on 8 February.