Harini Rathnakumar

Harini Rathnakumar, a former child refugee who fled Sri Lanka and arrived in Australia at 10, shares her heart-wrenching journey. She reveals how, after dreaming of studying medicine, her hopes were dashed when her visa status required her to pay exorbitant international fees. Harini discusses the emotional toll of being disenrolled just months before completing her degree and highlights the struggles of many asylum seekers facing similar barriers in accessing education. Her story sheds light on the systemic challenges within Australia's immigration and education systems.