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Across the world every day, thousands of people flee their homes in search of safety and freedom. For many, these journeys are long, isolating and dangerous.
Knox is a proud Refugee Welcome Zone (an initiative by the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA)) and continues to be a new home for many who arrive in Melbourne.
Over the last decade, Knox has welcomed 440 newly arrived refugees to their now home – which make only 5% of Knox’s total new arrivals.
Local Governments play a vital role in assisting refugee settlement and promoting community harmony, with each person having a role to play.
“Getting laws and policies right is vital. But its local people and communities that are on the frontlines when refugees arrive, and whose welcome makes the difference – the difference between rejection and inclusion, between despair and hope “, says Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
This week, we share the story of Bogdan, Mohsen and Lun, who have all been welcomed to Knox as refugees.
Hear their story:
Every thing we do as a community to understand refugee journeys and support their opportunities to find freedom, will make a great difference.
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- A new intersection for Burwood Highway and McMahons Road
- A soaring success for local model aircraft flying group VARMS
- Allergen training for food businesses
- Art installations at Stamford Park (and win a picnic!)
- Christmas and New Year's opening hours 2023
- Cr Susan Laukens elected Knox Mayor
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- Don’t mind the works on Scoresby Road
- February fun in Boronia
- Fire Danger Period begins Monday 10 January
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- Free school holiday activities at the new Knox Library
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- Knox Festival Twilight Program
- Knox Festival returns for 2022
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- New home for outdoor dining pod
- Only 4 weeks left to nominate a local hero
- Parking sensors installed in Knox
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- Playspace makeover for Tim Neville Arboretum
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- Quarry lake closed due to poor water quality
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- A Little Bit of Blue
- Buble Christmas Special Featuring Glenn Starr
- Dave O'Neil - Overweight Lightweight Comedy Show
- Get Rhythm - The Johnny Cash and June Carter Tribute
- Keeping Chickens Workshop
- SOS The Australian Abba Tribute Show
- Shirley Bassey Featuring Danielle Matthews
- Sionnach Rua's Great Irish Songbook
- The Dusty Springfield Show Featuring Wendy Stapleton
- The Eagles Story
- The Golden Years Timeless Classic Songs
- The Librarian - A Booking Circus Adventure
- The Winner Is...The Academy Award winning songs from 1935-2020
- Top of the World! - Easy Listening Hits of the 70's
- Women of the 60s Featuring Gina Hogan
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