Triple R Midday News 24 September 2012

Australia’s history has been built on immigration. But, no matter how people get there, once they arrive, a difficult journey still lays ahead. 

Every year thousands of people move to Australia. 

Some overcome language and cultural barriers to thrive, and others, like asylum seekers being sent to Nauru, can spend years in detention centres, before hearing about an uncertain future. 

Stephanie Juleff found out about the challenges two people faced, coming to Australia.

Sounds and Pictures: Stephanie Juleff

Coming to Australia

Australia’s history has been built on immigration. But, no matter how people get there, once they arrive, a difficult journey still lays ahead. 

Some overcome language and cultural barriers to thrive, and others, like asylum seekers being sent to Nauru, can spend years in detention centres, before hearing about an uncertain future. 

Sound and picture: Stephanie Juleff

SJuleff RA Refugees seek a safe home

Stephanie Juleff: Radio Demo

Audio credits:
Triple R News
ABC News Parliamentary question time coverage
Stephanie Juleff

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