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The International Association of Former Child Migrants and Their Families (1994 - )

From
1994
Categories
Advocacy Body
Website
http://www.childmigrantstrust.com/intl-association

The International Association of Former Child Migrants and Their Families (IAFCM&F) advocates for recognition, understanding and reparation for people who were sent as child migrants from their countries of birth. The IAFCM&F has presented submissions to various Inquiries into child migration.

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The International Association of Former Child Migrants and Their Families (IAFCM&F) advocates for recognition, understanding and reparation for people who were sent as child migrants from their countries of birth. Members include former child migrants and their families who were also affected by child migration policies.

The IAFCM&F was established from an advisory group that was set up by the Child Migrants Trust to seek 'the opinions of the consumers of its service. The IAFCM&F has presented submissions to various Inquiries into child migration.

Publications

Newspaper Articles

  • Turnbull, Malcolm, 'Malcolm Turnbull apology to Forgotten Australians', The Australian, 16 November 2009. Details

Online Resources

Photos

Child Migrant Apology - Response
Title
Child Migrant Apology - Response
Type
Video
Date
24 February 2010
Source
Downing St, YouTube

Details

Sources used to compile this entry: The International Association of Former Child Migrants and Their Families, 'Submission No. 129 Inquiry into Child Migration', in Inquiry into child migration, Senate Community Affairs Committee, Commonwealth of Australia, 2001, http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/completed_inquiries/1999-02/child_migrat/submissions/sublist.htm.

Prepared by: Debra Rosser