Frida Umuhoza is one of the heroes of the World Refugee Day Telethon, powered by the ASRC, this June 20. Frida’s journey is one of survival, resilience and the power of community, embodying this year’s World Refugee Day theme: Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community, and highlighting the strength of refugees in rebuilding their lives shattered
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The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is calling on Australians to stand with refugees and people seeking asylum this World Refugee Day, and take part in its 10th annual World Refugee Day Telethon on Friday, June 20, 2025. This year’s annual ASRC Telethon will feature exclusive live announcements of five $5,000 donations awarded to refugee-led
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Two weeks ago, we shared the story of Yasmin, this year’s focus of our Winter Appeal. The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) stepped in to support Yasmin with essentials like food and emergency housing. But it was meeting the nurses at our Health Clinic that proved to be a turning point for Yasmin. A doctor
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Today Australia marks the National Sorry Day, in remembrance and reflection on the forced removal of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, known as the Stolen Generations, from their families and communities. On this day, we also acknowledge the strength of the survivors, and reflect on the ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation. National
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