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The Class of 2008 - AMES FootscrayBy Drew Roberts, AMES teacher
The authors, aged from 18-25, are predominantly new arrivals or have a refugee background. Some students also come to Australia on family or spouse visas. The group reflects the diverse backgrounds of people from Footscray and other suburbs Many have grown up under the tight security of refugee camps and have known true freedom, for the first time, only this year. Others have made the long journey to Australia, escaping violence and persecution while being forced to leave loved ones behind. These young people have high hopes and dreams for the future; for their life in Australia The cross-cultural friendships that have blossomed in the classrooms at AMES are significant -
Drew Roberts with students. Picture by Christopher Deere
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