alicespringstomind

Stories from Central Australia and beyond

Strike a Chord

November 13, 2019

“Humanitarian work isn’t criminal, nor is it heroic. Helping others should be normal. The real people who are suffering and dying are those already fleeing persecution.” Seán Binder There’s not a lot to blog about right now as I remain in Australia working but these words really struck a chord with me. You can read … More Strike a Chord

A Nostalgia For Injustice

July 30, 2016

This week a scandal erupted in Australia. Reported in part from my home town, the exposé has rippled across the globe, making front page headlines as far away as Canada and Europe. The developed world has been affronted by images of a boy shackled to a mechanical restraint chair that our elected representatives approved the … More A Nostalgia For Injustice