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| Iraqi refugee Saeid spent years in detention, now working at his Caffe Florence, with son Rafael, and wife Helen | 
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| Elizabeth came to Australia as refugee from Congo with 5 children, now working as carer in Bellingen, NSW | 
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| Sudanese refugees Kuei with husband Yai and children, runs a hairdressing business in Coffs Harbour, NSW | 
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| Fearing for their lives in Iraq,Eman Al-Abbassi and son Ahmad followed after husband Ghazi made the risky boat trip. | 
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| Nasim works as phone interpreter, after arriving in 1999 from Afghanistan, fearing targeted reprisals as a Hazara. | 
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| Waiting for any news from the Merit Tribunal following visa refusal is a long and difficult time with no guarantees. | 
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| Twin brothers Ghassan and Mrwan fled Iraq after continued beatings, waiting news on visas. 2014 National Galley Portrait Prize finalist | 
 
