Call to Action – June 2023

ACRATH supports the work of many like-minded organisations both in Australia and globally. Many produce resources that can be used in a variety of settings and some have campaigns underway. Our newsletter regularly includes this page, encouraging people to find out more and consider becoming involved in actions.

Melbourne couple allegedly kept domestic slave at Point Cook home
This article makes the point that it was a healthcare worker who raised the alarm. ACRATH has long been advocating for training of frontline healthcare workers so they can recognise victims and survivors and safely refer them on.
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-couple-allegedly-kept-domestic-slave-at-point-cook-home-20230524-p5dayy.html

Criminal syndicates are pouring fake students into Australia to work in their illegal operations – including the sex industry – by exploiting the nation’s weak education visa and migration systems.
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/fake-schools-fake-students-criminals-make-mockery-of-education-visas-20230419-p5d1mw.html

Anti-Slavery Australia Freedom Awards 2023
Vanessa Zimmerman received the Inaugural Human Rights and Modern Slavery Medal for her outstanding contribution to combating modern slavery in Australia. Moe Turaga received the Survivor Leadership and Advocacy Award for his outstanding contribution to survivor advocacy to combat modern slavery. Read More: https://antislavery.org.au/congratulations-to-the-2023-freedom-award-recipients/