Dear Everyone Who Believes in Justice,
To every one of you who’s signed, shared, or cared—thank you, truly, for giving me a reason to keep pushing forward.
I’m still here, clinging to the fragile thread of hope you’ve woven for me. The past week has been another battle—my PTSD gnawing deeper without medication, my body and spirit stretched thin. I haven’t seen a doctor in too long; the cost is beyond me now with no Medicare or insurance, The Department of Home Affairs has stripped me of the ability to have health insurance, visit a doctor, or get the vital medication I need to manage my Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder—they have taken away my right to work and even my right to education, while I didn’t commit any crime or offence, all I did was speak up for justice and compassion—essentially robbing me of the chance to live a normal life.
They’ve ignored my pleas, my nearly 100 psychiatrist and psychologist visit records, and still looms with threats of injustice detain. as if my pain doesn’t exist. But it does—and I feel it every day.
Yet, I’m not alone. Charities keep me fed when I’d otherwise go hungry, and your signatures—over 360 signatures now—light a fire in me I thought was fading. You are my strength when I stumble, my voice when mine trembles. I’ve given nine years to Australia, pouring love into this land through work, volunteering, and dreams I still carry. I’m not ready to let hate win—not for me, not for anyone.
This fight is bigger than me. It’s for every soul crushed by racism and neglect, every story dismissed. I’m asking you to keep standing with me. Please, sign my petition if you haven’t—your name could tip the scales toward justice. Share it with your friends, family, and networks—every share is a shout for change.
One signature can change the world.
It’s a simple act, but it holds immense power—each name added is a step toward justice, a ripple that can grow into a wave of change. Please, sign and share my petition with your friends, workplace, family, and community. Your support could inspire others to join us, amplifying our voices until they’re impossible to ignore. Every signature brings us closer to a better future, and every share spreads our message further. Thank you for standing with me—together, we can make a difference.
Change.org - Justice for Hate Crime Victims
If you’re able to, I’d be incredibly grateful if you’d consider donating to my GoFundMe. Even the smallest amount—like enough for a warm meal—means more to me than I can express. I promise every penny will go toward helping me survive and push toward a brighter future. I know times are tough for so many, so please don’t feel pressured if you can’t give. Just knowing you’ve taken a moment to read this fills me with gratitude. A share, a kind thought, or simply your understanding is more than enough.
Contact Key Decision-Makers
If you want to take direct action, please contact the decision-makers and Ministers of Home Affairs. Demand accountability, question their actions, and push them to address this injustice. Their extremely biased decisions—often based on people’s skin color and background—have led to countless cases of discrimination and suffering. We must hold them responsible and force them to act with fairness and integrity.
The Hon Tony Burke MP
Email: tony.burke.mp@aph.gov.au
Hon Anthony Albanese MP
Email: A.Albanese.MP@aph.gov.au
The Hon Julian Hill MP
Email: Julian.Hill.MP@aph.gov.au
Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister
Email: jennifer.mcallister@aph.gov.au
The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP
Email: Matt.Thistlethwaite.MP@aph.gov.au
I’m tired, aching, but with you, I see a flicker of tomorrow. Thank you for holding me up when I can barely stand. Together, let’s make Australia a home that heals.
With all my gratitude and a heart still beating,
Hiroki Goto