Asylum Seeker Resource Centre blog

    • 30 AUG 17
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    Freedom, fairness and safety

    The Australian community prioritises freedom, fairness and safety over political games. We know the power in sharing a vision for alternatives to the current treatment of people seeking asylum and refugees, one that uphold decency and respect for people seeking asylum. That is why it is vital for each of us to lead the conversation

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    • 29 AUG 17
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    Refugees in Australia need your help to #LetThemStay

    Emergency Appeal to #LetThemStay   In past 72 hours, 65 refugees in Australia have been told by our government that they will lose all income support immediately and forced out of their accommodation within three weeks. This is wrong! We must raise our voice to #LetThemStay.     Yesterday, Peter Dutton began issuing a newRead more
    • 28 AUG 17
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    ASRC Board Chair transition

    A message from our CEO, Kon Karapanagiotidis After eight years as a volunteer and then ASRC Board member with six years as its Chair, Matthew Tutty has decided to stand down as ASRC Chair to pursue new opportunities overseas. During his tenure, the organisation has grown four-fold, matured its strategy and sustainability, and expanded into

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    • 24 AUG 17
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    ASRC launches #RightTrack campaign in Sydney

    In August this year, the ASRC launched its #Right Track campaign in Sydney as part of a vital national engagement project that aims to change the community conversation around people seeking asylum and champion a fair and more humane approach. A launch event earlier that month signaled the opening of the ASRC’s first NSW office staffed by a

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