According to the United Nations,

there are 11,400,000 refugees worldwide.


Australia takes 0.1% of the world's refugee population per year.


Australia receives only 1% of the world's asylum seekers.


Last year, Australia's refugee intake was only 7% of our annual permanent migration.



Statistics compiled from data published by the Department of Immigration and

United Nations Refugee Agency.

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The Social Studio is a dynamic space where clothing is created from the style and skills of the young refugee community. Recycled and excess manufacturing materials are gathered from local industry and re-configured into original clothing. The label was launched in December 2009. Commencing this summer, garments will be sold in specially designed mobile shopping carts activating key urban spaces, promoting social inclusion, community and vitality across the city. The Social Studio empowers young people to achieve their dreams through social enterprise. The main barriers faced by newly arrived members of the community are unemployment, isolation and difficulties accessing education and training. The Social Studio addresses these problems in four ways: creating jobs; providing education; encouraging community engagement and social inclusion. The Social Studio is a safe place of belonging that strives to create awareness and change public perceptions for people who have experienced being a refugee. We facilitate a range of projects that provide social support including legal advice, counselling, tutoring, driving and formal training in clothing production, retail and hospitality. The Studio also enables community engagement through its café, regular public workshops, talks and events. This unique social enterprise develops work and life skills in a highly motivating context and encourages young people to follow their aspirations. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation you can do that here.http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/thesocialstudioshapeimage_14_link_0
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