Fatima Rahmati:

I was born in Kabul, Afghanistan and at the age of five, my family fled as refugees from Afghanistan to Australia.

My experience as a refugee, my fathers legacy of educator and social activism and my mothers relentless efforts to raise us under the most difficult circumstances paved the way to my dedication to human rights.

I have over 15 years of experience in advocacy and community development across human rights organisations. Working alongside organizations such as The Gathering For Justice, a social justice organization founded by Harry Belafonte, IRAP-the International Refugee Assistance Project, Afghan Hands, Women for Afghan Women and the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

Natascha Woolliams:

I’m an advocate for those from asylum seeker and refugee backgrounds in my corporate role and outside of work. This advocacy comes from my belief that changing even one persons perspective or a small positive impact on someone’s life can create bigger change over time. One of the ways I do this is through serving on the board at Australian Refugee Volunteers, where I help plan their events with young people.

Sara Saddhasena:

By day, I’m a data analyst, but beyond the numbers, I care deeply about supporting members of the Refugee and Asylum Seeker community. Through my role as Co-President of Australian Refugee Volunteers, I have the privilege of supporting our team to create opportunities for children from these backgrounds to connect, grow, and thrive in a supportive community.