50 Years of SBS: Refugees' Stories of Hope and Resilience in Australia

Australia Celebrates SBS's 50th Anniversary: Stories of Resilience and Hope Australia recently marked the 50th anniversary of SBS, a broadcaster established to connect with a growing multicultural population. To commemorate this milestone, SBS News created a touching video showcasing the journeys of several refugees who found safety and opportunity in Australia. The video features Carina Hoang, who fled war-torn Vietnam in 1979, describing the harrowing experience of escaping on an overcrowded boat. "We were packed in four layers, like sardines," she recalls. Asif Ali Bangash, who arrived by boat from Pakistan in 2012, shared his experience of being detained for three months in Christmas Island and Curtin Detention Centre. "It was like a prison; you couldn't go outside," he said, highlighting the mental toll of detention. Deng Athum, who left war-torn Sudan in 1998, expressed his hope for a future where all Australians are treated equally, regardless of their background. These stories reflect the challenges and triumphs of building new lives in a new country, offering a powerful message of resilience and hope. The video serves as a reminder of the ongoing importance of providing refuge and support to those fleeing persecution.