North East Regional Extra

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north east regional extra | 14 - 20 february, 2018

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◆ GLOBAL VIEW: Freida Andrews is committed to raising awareness about the plight of refugees and people seeking asylum. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson

by KYLIE WILSON

Voice for the

vulnerable

FOR over five years, Chesney Vale woman Freida Andrews has been working with and advocating for people who have come to Australia in search of a better life. Freida said she is among those in the North East continually working to raise public awareness of the hardships endured by refugees and asylum seekers. She is so passionate about the issue that she founded the Northern Victoria Refugee Support Network to better connect the many community groups and organisations across the region who are working to address and improve the situation for refugees and people seeking asylum. The network facilitates communication and information sharing between community groups, supporting them to raise the profile of refugees and people seeking asylum. The network also works within a long term perspective to develop and implement strategies that ensure that a humane, compassionate approach is taken to meet their needs. Freida said there is a lot of great work being done by various grassroots groups around the region. Ŷ Continued page 3

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PET CARE

WINE TALK

GONE FISHING

TV GUIDE

WITH MANDI

WITH SADIE

WITH ANITA

WITH ROB

REVIEW: MAD AS HELL


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