Wollongong doctor's dedication to draw attention to indefinite detention

LW
Updated September 13 2019 - 6:04pm, first published 5:30pm
Mission: UNSW medical student Michael Nielsen with Dr Badyari in the early days of the sleepout last month. Picture: Anna Warr
Mission: UNSW medical student Michael Nielsen with Dr Badyari in the early days of the sleepout last month. Picture: Anna Warr

On Saturday, Wollongong doctor Javed Badyari will spend his 41st consecutive night sleeping in Wollongong mall to draw attention to the plight of refugees and asylum seekers.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options
LW

Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

Get the latest Wollongong news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.