SLBAA Sudanese Womens Conference (19th July 2008)

The first Sudanese Lost Boys Associaton of Australia Womens Coference was held at the Footscray AMES Office on 19th July 2008. Along with members of the Lost Boys the local Sudanese women particpated in a meeting to discuss issues facing Sudanese women in Austalia. The aim of the meeting was to determine the most important issues facing Sudanese women after they migrate to Australia and to find out what assistance can be provided. The topics discussed were:

• Health (General and Mental)
• Education
• Housing
• Employment
• Legal and migration
• Family services and parenting eg childcare

Photo's from the Event

Stepping Out of the Shadows - Promoting Acceptance and Inclusion

The Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre (Queensland Government) has released a brochure to raise awareness for a program they are running which hopes to reduce stiga which commonly affects people with mental illness. Check out the brochure to find out more information (Page 1 and Page 2).

12th October 2007 - Transcript regarding Victoria police initiatives (Stateline)

Victorian police officers' Sudanese experience helps to bridge a cultural divide

12th October 2007 - Akoch Manheim on The Conversation Hour (ABC Melbourne)

Akoch Manheim, Kosta Tszyu and Waleed Aly with Jon Faine on The Conversation Hour

9th October 2007 - Article by Deng M. Koch (Gurtong News)

Congratulations to the Sudanese Lost Boys of Australia for the Job Well done

8th October 2007 - Media Watch on "Sudanese Gangs" (ABC TV)

Ganging Up (Transcript)

4th October 2007 - Article by Dewi Cooke (The Age)

Sudanese no more prone to crime than others

4th October 2007 - Article by Peter Jean (Herald Sun)

Now we're poll victims

3rd October 2007 - Article by Farah Farouque (The Age)

On common ground

3rd October 2007 - Article from Gurtong Peace Trust

Outspoken Australian Immigration Minister under fire for his comments on African Refugees

Wednesday 22 August 2007 - Article by Deng Koch (Gurtong Peace Project)

Australian Sudanese engages some of the Nation’s Political Heavy Weights in an Elections Year

Saturday 26 May 2007 - Appreciation Day Photo's

Lost Boys volunteering at Collingwood Childrens Farm
Lost Boys volunteering at the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal
Appreciation Day Concert

Saturday 26 May 2007 - Appreciation Day Speeches

Opening Speech - Akoc Manhiem (Directory, Sudanese Lost Boys Association of Australia)
Guest Speaker - Honorable Peter Bachelor (Minister for Victorian Communities)

Saturday 26 May 2007 - Appreciation Day Articles

The Sudanese Lost Boys Association of Australia held their first annual Appreciation Day event on the 26 May. The day was a huge success, and to read more about it click the following links.

Article from Gurtong News - By Deng M. Koch
Transcript of NTDTV News Story - Emma Hall

Thursday 8 February 2007 - Lost Boys BBQ Melbourne

A BBQ to raise awareness and for the Lost Boys was held on the banks of the Yarra River last Friday. The event was received with an enthusiastic response. Click the links below for more info.

Thursday 8 February 2007 - Letter to The Age

Director of Sudanese Lost Boys Association of Australia, Akoc Manhiem has recently submitted a letter to Melbourne's The Age newspaper, sharing the Lost Boy's view on changes to conditions of Australian Citizenship.

Thursday 8 February 2007 - Interview with Akoc Manhiem

Director of Sudanese Lost Boys Association of Australia, Akoc Manhiem has recently been interviewed as part of his involvement with the RYLA camp.