The moment I knew: After witnessing trauma at a refugee detention centre, we held each other and cried

First Liza Shaw and Rohan were housemates, then they had a casual relationship. But a protest at Woomera would deepen their emotional connection

The moment I knew: After witnessing trauma at a refugee detention centre, we held each other and cried

TL;DR

  • Liza Shaw and Rohan first met at university in Lismore in 1998 and became housemates.
  • They reconnected in 2001 at a May Day rally and began spending more time together, including a road trip to a protest at the Woomera detention centre.
  • The Woomera protest involved witnessing traumatic events concerning detained refugees, which led to Liza and Rohan providing each other with significant emotional support.
  • This shared experience solidified their relationship, moving it from casual to a deep, supportive bond.
  • They have since lived in various places, had a daughter, and continue to make positive community impacts through their professions.

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