New humanitarian package unveiled to assist people fleeing war
The state government has unveiled a new humanitarian package to assist people arriving in South Australia after fleeing global conflicts. Free public schooling, access to public hospitals and dentists are among what will be made available under the scheme.
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00:00 Standing three and a half metres tall, Little Amal has become a global refugee symbol, the puppet brought to Adelaide as part of the festival.
00:11 And with two wars underway overseas, the State Government is bolstering assistance for those who'll end up on Australian shores.
00:21 It's the right thing to do. We are a first world country. We are exceptionally wealthy. We have it within our means to show compassion and generosity.
00:31 With most people who flee conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East not getting access to federal schemes like Medicare on arrival in Australia, the SA Government will step in to begin with.
00:42 This is substantial support for the families it affects, but modest in the context of State Government resources.
00:49 Among the services that will be provided to families, a waiver on international student fees and public hospital costs while waiting for visa transfers.
00:59 Adelaide Metro cards with $120 of credit plus $100 in food vouchers for selected supermarkets.
01:07 Stefan Sturko knows the challenges arrivals face. He came to SA from Ukraine nearly two years ago.
01:14 You don't bring with you documents, you don't bring with you nothing. We arrived to Australia just with one suitcase.
01:22 A difficult journey that many continue to make.
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