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
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.