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Afghan Migrant Families Settling into Life in Australia

The shocking scenes at Kabul airport — reminiscent of the images of the fall of Saigon in 1975 — highlight the desperate situation many Afghans face following the unexpectedly quick Taliban victory.

In the 1970s, the Fraser government responded generously to the plight of the Vietnamese people seeking refuge in Australia, taking 15,000 refugees a year. In contrast, last week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Australia will take in 3,000 Afghan refugees.

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Marriage Preparation Session Four with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers.

In the final session of our marriage preparation series Andrew and Veronica wrap up the key points couples need to consider when preparing for the ‘big day’. Marriage preparation is not about having all the answers but exploring the differences and having an opportunity to talk about these differences. Veronica and Andrew share some of

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Marriage Preparation Session Four with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers.

In the final session of our marriage preparation series Andrew and Veronica wrap up the key points couples need to consider when preparing for the ‘big day’. Marriage preparation is not about having all the answers but exploring the differences and having an opportunity to talk about these differences. Veronica and Andrew share some of

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Marriage Preparation Session Three with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers.

In the third session of our marriage preparation series Andrew and Veronica outline how to identify and address the differences couples may have coming into a relationship.  Some differences of opinion are small while others may be more impactful.  The usual areas of difference are financial  views, culture, religion and beliefs and family backgrounds.  Identifying

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Marriage Preparation Session Three with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers.

In the third session of our marriage preparation series Andrew and Veronica outline how to identify and address the differences couples may have coming into a relationship.  Some differences of opinion are small while others may be more impactful.  The usual areas of difference are financial  views, culture, religion and beliefs and family backgrounds.  Identifying

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Marriage Preparation Session Two with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers.

We continue our Marriage Preparation sessions with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers. In Session 2 we cover key issues that couples need to consider and discuss prior to their marriage. Topics covered include dealing with extended family, traditions, finances and the importance of communication. In particular Andrew and Veronica explain how couples should approach differences in

Marriage Preparation Session Two with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers. Read More »

Marriage Preparation Session Two with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers.

We continue our Marriage Preparation sessions with Veronica and Andrew Schoenmaekers. In Session 2 we cover key issues that couples need to consider and discuss prior to their marriage. Topics covered include dealing with extended family, traditions, finances and the importance of communication. In particular Andrew and Veronica explain how couples should approach differences in

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