Hope and Hardship in Rural Queensland: Survivor Nick* Journey Towards Confidence and Connection Hope and hardship in rural Queensland are reflected in Nick’s experience. He was...
Survivor News
Hannah’s Journey to Freedom; A Story of Resilience and Hope
Hannah* and her mum were excited about visiting their cultural homeland and planned the trip with her father. However, as the journey drew nearer, they began to realise that he...
Owen – a Temporary Migrant Worker Enslaved in Australia
A towering 6ft 7, it’s hard to imagine that anyone could exploit him. However, Owen* endured years of forced labour in regional Australia.
Survivor Growth
Growth in quality of life and vision for the future is essential for every person who has escaped slavery. It might seem trivial to us to have fingernails manicured, but it is a...
June 2023 Donor Update
As a valued donor, I would like to update you on all that has been happening so far this year. And we have some exciting news about our survivor groth and expansion plans for the...
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...
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...
Survivor School & Advocacy Update Q3
Survivor School and Advocacy - helping victim/survivors rebuild, recover, and thrive in life. The last few months have been a very busy time in the survivor...
Survivor School Rebuild 2022
It's a Rebuild of confidence, lost dreams, and hopes for the future. How Q1 has been a huge challenge for our survivors. Many of us are unsure or not confident about going out or...
Now That I’m Free
Freedom is defined as the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants; a state of not being imprisoned or enslaved. For many of us, the idea of 'being free' might evoke...