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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Ben Doherty

Australian children rescued from Syrian camps need tailored support to reintegrate into society, expert says

Australian soldier Shane Healey
‘They didn’t choose to be there’: former soldier Shane Healey says Australia has the capability to support children repatriated from Syrian camps. Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The Guardian

A former ADF Special Operations intelligence analyst who is now an expert on countering violent extremism says Australian children brought out of Syrian refugee camps will require intensive support to successfully integrate into the community.

“It’s a long, intensive and individualised process but, done holistically, will have excellent results,” Shane Healey said. “Australia has the capability and the expertise to support these children.”

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