Australian children rescued from Syrian camps need tailored support to reintegrate into society, expert says

Shane Healey urges government to establish holistic and individualised' process for kids who spent formative years in violent conditions

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A former ADF Special Operations intelligence analyst who is now an expert on countering violent extremism says Australian children brought out of Syrian refugee camps will require intensive support to successfully integrate into the community.

It's a long, intensive and individualised process but, done holistically, will have excellent results," Shane Healey said. Australia has the capability and the expertise to support these children."

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