| RAS Coordinator to stand down as of
30 June 2008
After three years as RAS Coordinator Dean Lusher will be stepping down in June. During his time as Coordinator Dean has done an amazing job of guiding and developing the work of RAS, with a major highlight being the publication and launch with a multidisciplinary conference of Yearning to Breathe Free.
With the announcement of his departure the RAS Committee has begun developing a strategy to find a new Coordinator. RAS is also looking at new directions and projects for 2008 and beyond, including the roles of committee members. We are very interested in involving more people in RAS. While there are a number of projects currently under consideration, there may be many members who may wish to become involved and have a small, continuing role with RAS. As such, we encourage all interested RAS members who have projects or ideas they would like to persue to contact Dean or one of the two RAS KT Coordinators, Erin Taylor (erint@unimelb.edu.au) and Anna Barrett (barrett.anna@gmail.com).
Next RAS Committee Meeting
The next RAS Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday 3 June 2008 at 5:30pm. Please join us then in Room 625, 6th Floor, Redmond Barry Building, Parkville Campus, University of Melbourne.
All welcome!
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Author: Researchers for Asylum Seekers, Department
of Psychology, University of
Melbourne Last updated: 12 May 2008
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Who are RAS?
The
Researchers for Asylum Seekers (RAS) group is a voluntary and non-profit
group concerned about the current treatment of asylum seekers in Australia. Officially
affiliated within the School of Behavioural Science, University of Melbourne,
RAS aims to raise awareness of the plight of asylum seekers through forums,
conferences, research and the distribution of information on asylum seeker
issues.
Currently, Australia is the only country in the developed world to imprison asylum
seekers until a decision is made on their refugee status. Such a policy is
psychologically harmful to asylum seekers, and is legally and economically
unsound. We believe alternative policies are necessary, and that the integrity of
Australia's borders can be maintained without the need to violate human
rights and Australia's international obligations.
RAS Committee
RAS Advisory Board
Knowledge Transfer Coordinator Roles
Erin Taylor and Anna Barrett have taken up two Knowledge Transfer Coordinator roles with RAS - Erin as Research Coordinator and Anna as Community Engagement Coordinator. These two roles align with the University’s Knowledge Transfer aims – that is, the creation of links between the University and the outside community in ways that are beneficial to all involved. Through these Knowledge Transfer Coordinator roles we hope to more fully connect the activities of RAS with the needs and activities of asylum seekers and their support groups, to build relationships that foster the exchange of ideas and experiences, and to engage the wider community about issues facing asylum seekers.
For further information on these positions click here
Become
a RAS Member!
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and important information about asylum seeker issues:
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