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Claire joined RAILS in July 2025 as part of her university law clinic, working in the Refugee Family Reunification team and assisting with visa cancellation matters. “I was helping people reunite with their families by guiding them through the legal process of bringing loved ones from dangerous situations,” she says. Cynthia began her journey in…
A huge thank you to David De Santi and the team at Good Tunes for hosting a charity Bush Dance for RAILS! We’re so grateful to the dance callers and musicians who generously donated their time to make the night such a success. It was a fantastic evening of fun, music and community spirit, and we’re so…
Refugees do not choose to flee. They leave behind homes, careers, communities, and everything familiar because staying has become impossible. The people who walk through RAILS’ doors every day are looking for someone to help them find safety and a future. These are human beings in extraordinary circumstances, and how we respond to them as…
The call comes in on an ordinary Tuesday. On the other end of the line is Soe Win*, originally from Myanmar. He has been living in Australia for several years, working, building a life, waiting. He has just received a notice from the Department of Home Affairs requesting further information. The deadline is days away. Justin*,…
RAILS Solicitor Named Young Australian Migration Lawyer of the Year When Senior Solicitor Emma Fell was announced as the 2026 Young Australian Migration Lawyer of the Year, her first reaction was uncomplicated. “I was very surprised!” For those who have worked alongside Emma at RAILS, the reaction is equally uncomplicated, though considerably less surprised. Emma…
Demand for RAILS’ legal expertise has reached a critical breaking point. Behind every request for help is a family in crisis, for whom any delay in assistance is an eternity to live in fear and uncertainty. To tackle this, we are launching our inaugural flagship event: Flavours of Hope. We are looking for foundational corporate partners and…
Ben joined RAILS in 2020 and was appointed Principal Solicitor in October 2025. He leads our legal team in delivering justice and support to people across Queensland. But there’s more to Ben than his impressive legal expertise. In this Q&A, we get a glimpse into his motivations, experiences, and even what he enjoys outside of work — from tackling complex legal…