Where is
Edison now?

Edison came to Australia so that he could help others but found himself in the horrible position of asking for help in a strange land.
He told us “I don’t want to cry anymore.” Thanks to the medication, his condition is under control, but he will have to keep taking the drugs for the rest of his life. He hopes to get his permanent residency which will allow him to work more hours and save up for a trip to see his family again.

• Edison contacted many different foundations but each time he was told that because he wasn’t an Australian resident, they couldn’t help him. But one did refer him to Anglicare.
• Edison couldn’t risk the flight back to Ecuador, thankfully having somebody to talk to at Anglicare has helped him in his darkest hours.
• Having a strong medical background, Edison knew that he couldn’t take any risks with his treatment schedule and that his health also depended on a good diet. He started to think of suicide as the only way out. Thank God, Anglicare was there to assist with food vouchers and financial assistance.