Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Social Work: Stories from Nauru - How Could We Let This Happen? Ep. 34

This episode features an interview with Mark Isaacs, author of landmark books such as The Undesirables - Inside Nauru, and The Kabul Peace House, as we hear about his first-hand experience working in Australia's offshore detention centre in Nauru, and subsequent work as a whistle-blower and advocate for refugee rights.

Join Lis and Mim as they process this confronting story and explore the challenges of ethical practice in such an intense environment.

Mark's books and other work can be found through his website, www.markjisaacs.com

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains detailed descriptions of suicide attempts.

 

Credits:

Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.

Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech

Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com

 

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