This World Kindness Day, we’re celebrating two ASRC volunteers whose compassion goes the distance – literally. Long-serving volunteers Andrew Trembath and Mike Scheidlinger recently took on an incredible 80km ride from Lilydale to Warburton and back, combining their love of cycling with a shared commitment to kindness, community and giving back. Their ride was held
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When you think of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, you might picture a welcoming space, a shared meal, or a message of hope. Behind the scenes, our frontline teams provide safety, dignity and stability through essential services – from Foodbank and health clinics to housing and legal support. These programs are lifelines, helping people access
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Hand in hand over a hot meal: Nourishing community and hope at the ASRC On World Food Day, we’re invited to reflect on how we can build a fairer food system – one where everyone has access to better food and a better future. But for many people seeking asylum in Australia, that future feels
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If you’ve been following Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s (ASRC) advocacy – from Parliament visits to refugee-led protests and demands for justice for people seeking asylum – you will likely know the name and face of Rathy Barthlote. A tireless human rights advocate and co-founder of Refugee Women Action for Visa Equality, Rathy has become a
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