Matagarup First Nations Refugee Camp
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Clinton Pryor checks the stability of the flag pole as a storm blow in.
Herbert Bropho stands with his back to the Australian Flags on the causeway outside the Matagarup First Nations Refugee Camp on Heirisson Island. He sustains substancial racial abuse from some cars as they drive by. He yells back "I love you".
Aunty Bella Bropho, founder of the Matagarup First Nations Refugee Camp. “Matagarup has become a place of refuge, a place where we can make a stand and raise awareness of the forced closures.”
Olivia scatters the Cockatoos. Olivia's family have hit on hard times and are homeless.
Greg Martin takes a break from setting up a tent for visitors to observe the construction on the foreshore next to the WACA (West Australian Cricket Ground).
Geoffrey Bropho and Philomena Anderson return to camp. 2 months. On streets for 2 years. Goes to city to drink for the weekend and sleeps on the street as Matagarup First Nations Refugee Camp is a drug and alcohol free camp.
Lydia and Bella Bropho synchronise handstands.
Des, Kale, Letitia and Danny share a laugh. They have all been living on the street long term before coming to Matagarup. Danny "I like it here, it's safe, there's always someone walking around on security taking care of the place. I find here I stay out of trouble. If you're having a bad day, there's always someone to have a chat and life you back up, lift up your spirits, I really like it". Kale Heath "6 years on the street. We don't have hot water or power, we live in a tent on an island, but it's the first time in a long time, I've felt like it's home."
Jayden Moody & Lin-Lee Lewis. "It's more safe here. I don't want to here, but it's home" - Lin-Lee. Jayden- 13 years on the street
Crown Casino burswood
ClintonClinton prepares to throw a rock at his cousins in .... river
Nicholas Martin breathes life into the campfire
Herbert Bropho tends to the fire as he stands watch as security for the early evening. "Give back our homelands"
