October deadline for asylum seekers causing depression

Women and children are emerging as the worst affected in a rush for asylum seekers to fill out claims to avoid deportation ahead of an October deadline. One woman says it's led to widespread anxiety and depression, as free legal services struggle to keep up with demand.Now the government is urging all that have not applied to do so, or expect deportation and losing access to government support.

7500 asylum seekers have been given until October 1 to lodge claims for protection Source: AAP