by Sally Irwin | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery, Survivor News
Slavery happens in Australia. This is unacceptable. But how do we help the vulnerable people who have experienced this crime in our country? Why is working with survivors of Modern Slavery different from working with other trauma clients? How do we help them with...
by Sally Irwin | Oct 8, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Survivor News
Thanks for taking time to learn about our work. This article looks at how our Survivor School has been equipping survivors rebuild their life after their trauma, and strive toward living a successful independent life! You can also find out more about our 2021 plans...
by Sally Irwin | Oct 8, 2020 | Ending Modern Slavery, Survivor News
A Fun Day Out: Picnic at the Royal Botanic Gardens It was a perfect weather for everyone to go out and do something. The Survivor School had already made plans for a picnic during the school holidays for our survivors to reconnect again. Ever since COVID-19,...
by Sally Irwin | Sep 14, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Forced Marriage, Survivor News
My name is Brinda. In this blog I want to share what I learnt about slavery and how working at the Freedom Hub impacted my life. Firstly about me. I am an international student from a middle-class family in Nepal. I came to Australia almost two years ago to pursue my...
by Sally Irwin | Sep 9, 2020 | Blog, Donor Newsletters, Ending Modern Slavery, Survivor News
Note: the missing links in our August e-newsletter are here: Cafe/Events & Ethical Shopping August 2020 Survivor School Recap August Classes This term our school is running 10 classes and finally a number of them are face to face. Clients who need to stay...
by Sally Irwin | Aug 8, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Survivor News
A Survivors Dream Story – at the Freedom Hub Survivor School What else does The Freedom Hub do, you ask? We can make a dream come true! Not in a willie-nillie, airy-fairy sort of a way, but for REAL. Yes, we help to empower Survivors. Therefore, we help them get...
by Sally Irwin | Jul 27, 2020 | About Modern Slavery, Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Stats and Facts about Modern Slavery, Survivor News
This week is UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – 30th July. Human trafficking, is a widespread violation of the most basic human rights, and touches communities the world over. It is in every country. Incredibly it is in every industry. Also, while it...
by Sally Irwin | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Survivor News
Ice Skating Experience teaches Valuable Lessons Warm sunshine emanated in our Survivors’ faces through the cold ice during their first ever ice skating experience. The joy and laughter resonating from our lovely group of women. It was a true sight of happiness and...
by Sally Irwin | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Survivor News
How has the global pandemic COVID19 impacted our Survivors of Modern Slavery? It has been a really challenging time for our Survivor School to meet the increased needs of our clients. Awareness around Mental Health has never been more prevalent than now in a global...
by Sally Irwin | Jan 13, 2020 | Blog, Ending Modern Slavery, Survivor News
Support Survivors of Slavery You can help support survivors of slavery and be the change that is needed in this world. It is not as hard as you think. Human trafficking and slavery happens within Australian borders. This makes us angry. We are determined to fight this...
