WHAT CAN I DO?
Every one of us can do something to support an asylum seeker or take action on this issue.
There are currently over 1000 people here in detention, including many families, children and unaccompanied minors.
A new 1500 bed detention centre has been built at at Wickham Point and is now operating - Darwin is being called the 'detention capital' of Australia.
Visiting
Individuals can visit people in detention. We have many people in detention who have requested a visitor from the community. We provide some training and support for people who wish to visit.
For more information contact dassan2011@gmail.com.
St Vincent De Paul coordinates a visitor and support program to groups of people the Detention Centres. Contact : fergal.fleming@svdpnt.org.au
Information and forms for visiting individuals are available on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/managing-australias-borders/detention/visiting/
Click here to link to the DASSAN Visitor Information pack
Writing letters
Write to ‘Dear friend’ and include some blank paper and a stamped self-addressed envelope. Send it to DASSAN, PO Box 1146 Nightcliff NT 0814. For ideas on letter writing contact dassan2011@gmail.com Click here for suggestions for letter writing
Talk to others
Help continue the long history of Darwin as a place which makes strangers welcome. Talk to your families, friends and colleagues.
Share information – Click here for a selection of great myths and facts sheets
Media
Write letters and texts to the editor and call local radio.
Learn
Join us at public events, film nights and talks. Click here for upcoming events
Advocate
Write to or meet with your local members, senate representatives and relevant Government Ministers and Departments to share your concerns. Click here for ideas and suggestions for writing to your MPs
Join the DASSAN mailing list or come along to a meeting
Every one of us can do something to support an asylum seeker or take action on this issue.
There are currently over 1000 people here in detention, including many families, children and unaccompanied minors.
A new 1500 bed detention centre has been built at at Wickham Point and is now operating - Darwin is being called the 'detention capital' of Australia.
Visiting
Individuals can visit people in detention. We have many people in detention who have requested a visitor from the community. We provide some training and support for people who wish to visit.
For more information contact dassan2011@gmail.com.
St Vincent De Paul coordinates a visitor and support program to groups of people the Detention Centres. Contact : fergal.fleming@svdpnt.org.au
Information and forms for visiting individuals are available on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/managing-australias-borders/detention/visiting/
Click here to link to the DASSAN Visitor Information pack
Writing letters
Write to ‘Dear friend’ and include some blank paper and a stamped self-addressed envelope. Send it to DASSAN, PO Box 1146 Nightcliff NT 0814. For ideas on letter writing contact dassan2011@gmail.com Click here for suggestions for letter writing
Talk to others
Help continue the long history of Darwin as a place which makes strangers welcome. Talk to your families, friends and colleagues.
Share information – Click here for a selection of great myths and facts sheets
Media
Write letters and texts to the editor and call local radio.
Learn
Join us at public events, film nights and talks. Click here for upcoming events
Advocate
Write to or meet with your local members, senate representatives and relevant Government Ministers and Departments to share your concerns. Click here for ideas and suggestions for writing to your MPs
Join the DASSAN mailing list or come along to a meeting
