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Forced labour alone generates around AU$360 billion in illegal profits globally every year, making it one of the most profitable criminal industries on earth. *ILO.

While the numbers increase, individual donations that support ACRATH’s vital work are slowly decreasing. The need is growing, while our ability to respond is under increasing pressure.

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Healthcare worker helped save modern slavery victim - CathNews Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans says the court case of a Melbourne man convicted of intentionally possessing a slave has shown the importance of frontline health workers being able to identify and respond to indicators of exploitation.

📸ACRATH visits WA Police Cultural Engagement and Events Division

ACRATH members Heather Weedon and Therese Hussey recently visited the WA Police Cultural Engagement and Events Team at Police Headquarters.

It was a valuable opportunity to share more about our work: raising awareness, advocating and companioning. The team showed strong interest in supporting and empowering the local communities they work with to raise awareness about modern slavery, human trafficking and forced marriage.

We are grateful for their enthusiasm and commitment, and we look forward to continuing the conversation when the WA Police Cultural Engagement Team visits ACRATH members at a regional meeting later this year.

The number of people affected by human trafficking and modern slavery continues to grow. Switch on the news any night, and you are likely to see at least one, if not all, of these issues reported locally or internationally.

Help ACRATH to continue to our important work towards our mission of eliminating human trafficking and modern slavery.

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In Australia and around the world, your support helps us continue our vital work. But the need is increasing.

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Slavey Case Highlights Healthcare Role - ACRATH A recent court case resulting in a Melbourne man being convicted of intentionally possessing a slave has highlighted the importance of frontline health workers being equipped to identify and respond to indicators of exploitation. A Victorian County Court found Chee Kit ‘Max’ Chong guilty of slav...

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Last week, ACRATH Migrant Support Worker Carla Chung Carla CheFidelia attended the Pacific Regional Engagement Forum under the PALM Scheme in Shepparton, Goulburn Valley.

The forum provided an opportunity to discuss workers’ general health and wellbeing, and to connect with approved employers, workers, and other stakeholders involved in supporting PALM workers.

Thanks to ACRATH Member Catherine for sharing our mission and work to the next generation.

ACRATH Migrant Support Worker Carla CheFidelia Carla Chung recently visited Warrnambool to meet with Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme workers, who continue to be a growing and essential part of the local agricultural, dairy, and meat processing industries. These workers, primarily from Timor-Leste, Fiji and Vanuatu, are addressing regional labour shortages and contributing significantly to the local economy. Currently, approximately 410 Timorese people are employed by The Midfield Group in the Warrnambool area.

During her visit, Carla participated in the Celebration and Mass presided over by Father Lawrie O’Toole marking the 24th anniversary of the Restoration of Independence of Timor-Leste (20 May 2002 – 20 May 2026). The event was attended by Her Excellency, the Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Australia, and members of the local Timorese community. Following the celebration, the Ambassador visited The Midfield Group, where they met with company owners and management, and had the opportunity to observe the Timorese workers in their roles.

Carla engaged directly with the workers, offering support for their well-being, providing information about their safety and rights, and worked to strengthen connections between the Midfields Group Welfare Officer, the workers and representatives from Timor-Leste.

The celebration was also attended by workers from other countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Fiji, Taiwan and Vanuatu.

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