Film to help refugee in Aireys

Documentary film “The Stagginfg Post” will be screened at the Aireys Inlet Rural Australians For Refugees’ (AIRAR) next fundraising event on Sunday 24 February, telling a story of hope, courage and connection.

Detailing Australia’s refugee crisis and nation’s “turn back the boats” policy, the documentary follows two Afghan Hazara asylum seekers – Muzara and Khadim – who find themselves in an Indonesian refugee camp after being sent back before reaching the Australia.

Spending many uncertain years in the camp inspired Muzara and Khadim to strengthen the refugee community by establishing a refugee education school, the Cisaura Refugee Learning Centre (CRLC).

The school has gone on to provide a model for refugee education worldwide through the United Nations Commissioner for refugees with 1,500 at over 10 refugee-managed learning centres in Indonesia.

Co-founder Muzafar Ali will be special guest at the screening.

“The school acted like a magnet – it connected us with many people.” he said.

“They were waiting for refugees to do something and then they accompanied us.”

“The staging post has given me the opportunity to tell my story and my people’s story.”

AIRAR member Cecily Mason said the film tells an inspiring and uplifting story.

“Muzafar is one those rare individuals who can take adversity and convert it into opportunity.” she said.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards supporting the CRLC.

The film will be screened on Sunday February 24 at the Aireys inlet pub from 3PM.

For booking and enquiries, contact [email protected]