A Vietnamese refugee has led a pilgrimage of thanks from Melbourne to Canberra, accompanied by three asylum seekers.

Tri Nguyen says he set out on the journey to say thanks to Australia for welcoming him — and to ask for greater compassion for asylum seekers today.

Read more: http://www.sbs.com.au/podcasts/naca/radionews/episode/330386/Refugee-makes-pilgrimage-of-thanks