The principal aim of Actors for Refugees is: "To raise awareness of, and above all humanise the plight of refugees and asylum seekers in Australia, both in and out of detention, as well as those redirected to Pacific Island detention centres."
To achieve this we will:
- Support the work of other refugee advocacy groups by lending public profile to an event, in order to increase attendance, aid fundraising efforts, and extend the reach of a campaign to mainstream media. We will also inform industry members about community activities and encourage their participation at a grassroots level.
- Encourage film, television and theatre practitioners to examine with honesty the situation and representation of refugees in our country, by telling their stories and those of Australians who work with them, in performance, in any medium.
It is our intention that these actions reflect our special position as an artistic, personal and humanising force. In both these ways, our actions will primarily target community attitudes, to complement the work of political lobbyists trying to effect change and that of refugee organizations providing information, funds and services.
What are our Activities?
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