Here’s your chance to find out. Australia’s first-ever simulated refugee camp opens in Melbourne this month for 3 weeks. Visitors will have a chance to experience the harsh realities of life for millions of people around the world.
Refugee Realities is an interactive experience putting you in the shoes of a person displaced by war and conflict. Visitors take a journey towards a refugee camp, try to survive without the comforts of home and then find a permanent place to live. Hear first-hand the extraordinary and moving stories of former refugees now living in Australia.
A two-hour tour includes:
- negotiating with border guards
- navigating a minefield
- receiving rations
- building shelter with tarpaulins and bamboo
- finding relatives through a family tracing service
- collecting water
Refugee Realities will educate people about our human rights to protection, assistance and asylum.
WHERE: Melbourne’s Gasworks Arts Park, 21 Graham St, Albert Park
WHEN: 22 February to 13 March 2008
Open daily from 10am - 6pm by gold coin donation
Tours at 2pm & 4pm daily
WHO: Oxfam Australia and former refugees now living in Australia
More information: Melany Markham on 0407 515 559 or melanym@oxfam.org.au
