Help Ariya get an Ordinary Life!
Australia
In 2013, Ariya left Iran seeking safety and freedom from the growing repression.
Instead of safety, Ariya languished for years in the harshest of detention conditions on Manus Island – unbearably hot temperatures, cramped, crowded and unsanitary living conditions, inedible food, insufficient water and inadequate medical treatment.
In 2014, local guards set off a riot, and hit Ariya in the back of the head with large wooden blocks. He lay bleeding on the ground, unable to get up for 10 minutes.
Despite complaining for months of muscle weakness and pins and needles in his limbs, Ariya was never referred for medical treatment. Over time, symptoms eased but never completely resolved.
In 2019, when Manus detention centre closed, Ariya moved to Port Moresby where he got into argument with a fellow refugee.
He was punched in the jaw, and in an instant, his life changed.
He slumped over – unable to move his arms or legs. He knew he was in serous trouble.
After worrying days in Port Moresby, Ariya was airlifted to Cairns. Doctors confirmed he had a C4/C5 spinal injury.
Ariya spent several months in Cairns hospital, then many additional months in rehabilitation at PA spinal injuries unit in Brisbane. Despite his treatment, Ariya was discharged with quadriplegia.
Living outside Brisbane, with 24 hour support, Ariya remains on a community detention visa – no freedom of movement, no opportunity to study or to work.
Despite receiving disability support, he is geographically and socially isolated – removed from public transport and his friendship networks.
Loneliness and lack of purpose are Ariya’s daily reality – his autonomy restricted from the combined impact of his impairment and his visa/refugee status. Like many refugees and disabled people, his social security payment barely covers his essential needs, let alone providing funds to socialise or plan outings.
Ariya’s life is now more desperate than before he left Iran. His mother’s visa application to vist has been refused. He remains in limbo -the opportunity to create an ordinary life severely curtailed.
Ariya needs funds to help with the costs of socialising with friends and planning accessible activities which will help him feel less isolated and alone.
He deserves the chance to live. The chance for ordinary moments of enjoyment and freedom. He deserves an ordinary life.
Please help if you can. Even a small amount will make a difference.
Lisa Bridle
6 weeks ago
$25
Bobbie Bright
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$3,000.00
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Product Description
Australia
In 2013, Ariya left Iran seeking safety and freedom from the growing repression.
Instead of safety, Ariya languished for years in the harshest of detention conditions on Manus Island – unbearably hot temperatures, cramped, crowded and unsanitary living conditions, inedible food, insufficient water and inadequate medical treatment.
In 2014, local guards set off a riot, and hit Ariya in the back of the head with large wooden blocks. He lay bleeding on the ground, unable to get up for 10 minutes.
Despite complaining for months of muscle weakness and pins and needles in his limbs, Ariya was never referred for medical treatment. Over time, symptoms eased but never completely resolved.
In 2019, when Manus detention centre closed, Ariya moved to Port Moresby where he got into argument with a fellow refugee.
He was punched in the jaw, and in an instant, his life changed.
He slumped over – unable to move his arms or legs. He knew he was in serous trouble.
After worrying days in Port Moresby, Ariya was airlifted to Cairns. Doctors confirmed he had a C4/C5 spinal injury.
Ariya spent several months in Cairns hospital, then many additional months in rehabilitation at PA spinal injuries unit in Brisbane. Despite his treatment, Ariya was discharged with quadriplegia.
Living outside Brisbane, with 24 hour support, Ariya remains on a community detention visa – no freedom of movement, no opportunity to study or to work.
Despite receiving disability support, he is geographically and socially isolated – removed from public transport and his friendship networks.
Loneliness and lack of purpose are Ariya’s daily reality – his autonomy restricted from the combined impact of his impairment and his visa/refugee status. Like many refugees and disabled people, his social security payment barely covers his essential needs, let alone providing funds to socialise or plan outings.
Ariya’s life is now more desperate than before he left Iran. His mother’s visa application to vist has been refused. He remains in limbo -the opportunity to create an ordinary life severely curtailed.
Ariya needs funds to help with the costs of socialising with friends and planning accessible activities which will help him feel less isolated and alone.
He deserves the chance to live. The chance for ordinary moments of enjoyment and freedom. He deserves an ordinary life.
Please help if you can. Even a small amount will make a difference.
Lisa Bridle
6 weeks ago
$25
Bobbie Bright
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