Besmellah is the Principal Solicitor of Beena Rezaee (BR) Legal and Migration. Besmellah is also a Registered Migration Agent with a strong background in legal practice. Besmellah is the holder of Bachelor of Law and...
2019 speakers
Anwya Oraha Khananya
My name is Anwya Oraha Khananya. I was born in Nineveh- Iraq and I arrived in Australia on the 1st of February 2018 as a refugee under the humanitarian program. I have worked as a school principle for over forty years...
Robyn Smythe
Robyn Smythe is the Director of the Survivors of Torture and Trauma Assistance and Rehabilitation Service in South Australia (STTARS). STTARS provides services to advance the health, wellbeing and human rights of...
Roj Amedi
Roj Amedi experience spans across strategy, organising and media. She is currently the senior human rights and racial justice campaigner at GetUp and Colour Code. Colour Code is an independent national movement of...
John Khateeb
John Khateeb is a settlement coach at AnglicareSA where he helps humanitarian entrants, other eligible permanent migrants and their communities to address their settlement needs in order to improve independence...
Navitalai (Navi) Ravia
Navi was born, raised, and schooled in Fiji; both parents are Fijian. He worked in Hospitality and Tourism in Fiji and his most recent role before leaving Fiji for Australia was Business Development Manager, Wholesale...
Shankar Kasynathan
Shankar Kasynathan came to Australia with his family seeking refuge from the early years of the civil war in Sri Lanka. He has worked with asylum seekers & refugee communities in Victoria, the Northern Territory and...
Malual Madhal Mawien
Mal was born in South Sudan and arrived in Australia in 2000. As someone who is focused on ensuring the best possible supports are available for his community and others, Malual’s commitments and achievements were...
Mohamed Assaf
Mohamed Assaf is Electrical Engineer with over 15 years of experience in Engineering, HV/LV, Power Industry, and Building Services. He has experience in major projects delivery and design management for large projects...
Vicki Mau
Vicki is the National Manager – Migration Support Programs at Australian Red Cross, working with teams to address the humanitarian needs of people who have been trafficked, held in immigration detention, separated...