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The Salvation Army Concerned about the Labeling of Asylum Seekers as 'Illegals' and 'Detainees'

22 October 2013

The Salvation Army is against the labeling of asylum seekers as ‘illegals’ and ‘detainees’ and is deeply concerned about recent reports that suggest asylum seekers must be referred to as such.

The Salvation Army calls on all political leaders to respect the dignity and humanity of asylum seekers who are an already vulnerable group of people in Australia and throughout the world.

One of the core values of The Salvation Army is to respect all people no matter what their status or station in life, and to provide comfort and care to all in need.

The Salvation Army is the contracted humanitarian service provider in Manus Island and Nauru Offshore Processing Centres (OPCs). Salvation Army officers have been visiting and supporting asylum seekers in mainland detention centres for many years. The Salvation Army also provides free immigration and legal advice to asylum seekers and others in Australia.

The Salvation Army has also conducted holiday programs for families and children in mainland detention centres and is a contracted provider of Community Detention, supporting vulnerable asylum seekers placed in the community with housing and casework services. In addition, we assist asylum seekers through the provision of care and assistance packages in a number of centres around Australia.

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The Salvation Army Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.

We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to providing programs that are fully inclusive. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of people of all ages, particularly children.

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The Salvation Army is an international movement. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name with love and without discrimination.

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