The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) today announced the appointment of author, academic and media identity Dr Susan Carland as their newest Ambassador. Dr Carland is a renowned feminist and advocate for Muslim women and gender equality, who has also been a dedicated supporter of the ASRC, including its telethons. Dr Carland is honoured to
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At a time of intense stress for people seeking asylum, there is no better reason to come together and celebrate and support our community than World Refugee Day. To mark the occasion we are excited to host our annual ASRC Telethon – a huge day filled with celebration, shared stories and the gathering of community
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By Kon Karapanagiotidis When it comes to how we respond to the mistreatment of people seeking asylum by the Turnbull Government, despair is not a strategy. This is what I keep telling people. Hope is. Guilt and shame are not a solution or a way forward. Love and community is. It’s what I was banking
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Get involved with our HAPPY NAPPY drive this Mother’s Day! Everyday we hear of mothers seeking asylum who have run out of nappies and can not afford to buy more. Not only are these mothers severely restricted in their day to day activities, they often miss important legal and health appointments because they’ve run out
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