If you've found yourself reading this blog, I assume you were looking into the reality of slavery worldwide and in Australia. Regardless of how many times you read about the...
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Slave trade in the beauty industry
When Organic Isn't Ethical: The Slave Trade in the Beauty Industry The Rise of Clean Beauty “Clean” beauty products have taken the cosmetics industry by storm, and for good...
Fashion’s Dirty Secret: The Use of Modern-Day Slavery in the Clothing Industry
The dazzling runways of fashion shows may seem glamorous, but there’s a hidden reality that lurks behind the scenes. Find out what it is…
Volunteer Day – Women empowering women
Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do and demonstrates the power of each individual to invoke human rights. Recognition of human rights is central to...
What Drives the Freedom Hub?
The Freedom Hub’s vision is to help rebuild the lives of survivors of slavery in Australia and partner in ending modern slavery around the world. Our founder, Sally Irwin,...
Slaves to Fashion
In today’s world, it has never been easier to have the latest fashion trends at your fingertips. With a few clicks of a button, we can have almost anything delivered to our door...
How To Shop Ethically For Christmas
Christmas Shopping that's Ethical The Christmas holiday season is fast approaching, and it can be easy to be swept up in all the shiny objects when you're shopping – especially...
Complex Trauma and Slavery
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD) is a result of long-term trauma. Many victims suffer from this mental health condition. Women who have victims of abuse are often...
The Importance of Knowledge
How Does Knowledge Help? While Australia has made considerable progress in protecting civil and political rights, human rights remain an issue. Mainly, modern slavery is still...
Survivor Story: The Power of Connection
Connection is at the core of the work that we do here at The Freedom Hub. Unfortunately, like many businesses, lockdowns and stay-at-home orders had vast and lasting impacts on...
Survivor Story: Mother’s Group
One of the highlights for the Freedom Survivor School this year was the establishment of a Freedom Hub Mothers Group. We run this group weekly, with our mothers taking turns to...
Survivor Story: The fight for freedom
While many of us wish we could end modern slavery with a snap of our fingers and ‘free’ everyone trapped in those conditions, it may not feel possible. What would that actually...