Free Human Rights Classes for Refugees & Asylum Seekers
Are you new to Australia and want to better understand your rights and opportunities within the Australian legal system?
Mercy Works, DLA Piper and the Afghan Women Support Association are hosting a FREE 4-week course designed to help refugees and people seeking asylum gain the knowledge and confidence to thrive in their new home.
When: Fridays – 2, 9, 16, and 23 May 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Absolutely FREE!
Lunch Provided.
What You Will Learn:
✅ Australia’s Legal and Government System
✅ Starting a Business in Australia
✅ Tenancy Rights – Know Your Housing Rights
✅ Human Rights in Australia
Afghan Women Support Association provides information, referral, and practical support to migrants and refugees from Afghanistan and other countries.
DLA Piper is a global law firm with offices in over 40 countries, advising businesses on a wide range of legal matters. DLA Piper’s pro bono mission is to pursue justice in our communities and around the world by advancing gender and racial equality, advocating for children, and combating hunger.
Mercy Works is the development arm of the Sisters of Mercy in Australia and Papua New Guinea. We partner with local communities and organisations in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines and Timor-Leste to build capacity, dignity and self-reliance.