Shinwary’s Story

My name is Shinwary. I’m aged 36, and am from Afghanistan. I live in Kewdale, and have lived in WA for the past 9 years, currently on a Bridging Visa E.

My favourite way to relax is walking around the park, and my favourite place in Perth is Kings Park.

I miss my wife and kids. Permanency would make me very happy, I can finally be with my family. They have been struggling a lot without me and I have missed a lot of time with them. I think about them every day and everything I do is for them. I have been on a temporary visa for a very long time and I feel very powerless to change anything.

All I want is for my family to be here with me in Australia so I know they are safe and I do not have to be alone.