Dear Neville,
The picture of 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi, who lost his life in search of a safe place to grow up, has opened Australian hearts and minds.
Following the publication of that one image and the announcement that Australia will be taking 12,000 Syrian refugees, my office was inundated with messages from people offering a room in their homes to support a refugee.
It was in response to that outpouring of support that Aylan’s List was born.
Will you join Aylan’s List and pledge to support a refugee, on a short term basis, in your home?
In partnership with the Australian Homestay Network, we will use Aylan’s List to offer a safe space for newly arrived refugees so that they can begin rebuilding their lives.
If you aren’t able to offer a room in your home, there are many other ways that you can support refugees who are coming to Australia.
Will you pledge to give food or toys to a refugee in need?
Millions of people have fled Syria and Iraq in search of a safe place to live. The political tide in Australia is turning and we are strong enough to offer refugees permanent and lasting protection.
Together, we can give shelter and compassion to people in need.
Yours in hope,
Sarah Hanson-Young.
P.S There are many ways that you can help a refugee rebuild their life in Australia. Check out www.aylanslist.com for more information.
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