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This guy from ALIV (Australian League of Immigration Volunteers) came to speak to UNSW students on volunteering in immigration detention centers. It sounds like an exciting initiative, especially because people in immigration detention centers or have come out of one, live in stressful environments, which is often compounded by the inability to access public health, education and support (unless it is through a church or charity).

The kids and the family programs involve excursions, picnics, camps and general support to make their lives a little bit more cheerful. The programs involve once a month contact.

Anyone else interested in applying to volunteer? I know it's not church related, and I'm sure there are churches that work with immigration detention centers, but ya this looks like a great opportunity for building relationships with kids in need of the gospel. You can also work with adults too or do admin stuff (like website development).

http://www.aliv.org.au/