Curtin Immigration Reception and Processing Centre
Curtin Immigration Reception and Processing Centre, Immigration detention facility at RAAF Curtin, Western Australia.
Description
The Curtin Immigration Reception and Processing Centre is a facility for receiving and processing new arrivals in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The site consists of multiple buildings spread across the remote landscape, far from major urban centers.
History
The facility was closed in 2002 following civil unrest, then reopened in 2010 under a new government administration. This reopening marked a significant shift in the country's immigration policy approach.
Culture
The facility has housed numerous asylum seekers, including Munjed Al Muderis, who later became a notable osteointegration surgeon in Australia.
Practical
Access to the site is restricted as it functions as a secure facility. Visits are generally not permitted without special authorization or official purpose.
Did you know?
A person held here later became a recognized surgeon in Australia who contributed to medical innovation. Such stories reveal the many individual journeys connected to this facility.
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