Renowned Iranian journalist and refugee Behrouz Boochani on art as an act of resistance. Audio: Spencer Fowler Steen

Behrouz Boochani on art as an act of resistance

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A north-east Melbourne community centre that provides food and help for socially isolated people may be forced to close.

Preston's Northern Community Careworks has failed to secure adequate  funding from all levels of government, with Darebin Council recently rejecting their bid for a three year grant.

Team Leader David Toscano says many vulnerable people could be at risk.

Photo: Team leader David Toscano and a volunteer at Careworks' op shop in Preston. Credit: Spencer Fowler Steen.