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This is a delicious and nourishing way for you to support our social enterprise and continue supporting the work of the ASRC.
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Media Release 21 December 2021 The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), in its submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee, condemns the Morrison Government for trying to force through a Bill that has been routinely rejected due to the risks it poses to refugees, their families and the threat to the rule of
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Media Release 16 December 2021 Today, 2 refugees who came to Australia for medical treatment have been released from the Brisbane Immigration Transit Authority (BITA) after over 8 years in detention, following the release of 2 refugees from the Park Hotel Alternative Place of Detention in Melbourne on Sunday, December 12. The 4 refugees released
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Media Release 15 December 2021 The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), in its submission to the Senate Inquiry into Australia’s administrative review system, urged the Morrison Government to reform the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and abolish its subsidiary, the Immigration Assessment Authority (IAA). The AAT is responsible for independent review of administrative decisions made by
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Media Release 1 December 2021 Five refugees held at the Park Hotel Alternative Place of Detention (APOD), Melbourne and 1 from the Brisbane Immigration Transit Accommodation (BITA) are likely to be released today, after over 8 years of arbitrary detention. The people released will join over 180 other refugees, who were also transferred to Australia
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“It’s my first office experience in Australia and I’ve been able to adapt myself well to office-based work. It’s been very educational – I’ve learned something new almost every day.” – Luka* The Victorian State Government’s Working for Victoria Initiative (WfV) has given people like Luka* a second opportunity to work at the ASRC and
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The ASRC’s much-loved community fundraiser, Run 4 Refugees, is back for 2021. For the past 12 years, our supporters have come together as ‘Team ASRC’ at major events across Australia. The funds raised during these events go directly to the ASRC, enabling us to continue providing essentials such as food, housing, legal aid and healthcare
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It’s hard to believe that just over 20 years ago, the ASRC first opened its doors. But this year also marks another 20th anniversary and a pivotal moment in refugee and asylum policy in Australia. On August 26th 2001, the MV Tampa a Norwegian cargo ship, answered a call from the Australian Coast Guard and
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Today, June 8th 2021 marks 20 years since the ASRC first opened its doors. For two decades the ASRC has stood as a force for change for people seeking asylum and as a beacon of hope and decency. When the ASRC began as a community-run food bank in 2001, our aim was simple – to
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