Here at the ASRC, we’ve faced some pretty tough challenges: from finding ways to keep our doors open through the pandemic, to campaigning hard against this government’s disappointing budget, which puts even more public money into offshore and onshore detention. But now I want to share some news about a challenge that I’m actually looking
Read more
Every year, hundreds of people across Australia join together under the ASRC banner to clock up our Kilometres of Compassion (previously known as Run 4 Refugees), in support of refugees and people seeking asylum. Now – in addition to major running events like Bridge to Brisbane or the Melbourne Marathon Festival – the ASRC is
Read more
“Something very special happened last week and you all were a part of it. Kon and I spent three days in Parliament House for the first sitting period of the 47th Parliament. We headed into each meeting, some with new MPs, some with old-time allies of good refugee policy, with a focus on four key
Read more
On 21 May, Australians overwhelmingly rejected the politics of fear and division, in the face of the former government’s desperate attempt to divide our community by pointing the finger at refugees. In his victory speech, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged to “promote unity and not fear … optimism, not fear and division”. Now, with the
Read more
Connect with us
Need help from the ASRC? Call 03 9326 6066 or visit us: Mon-Tue-Thur-Fri 10am -5pm. Closed on Wednesdays.