Asylum Seeker Resource Centre blog

    • 03 DEC 15
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    Pressure builds on Prime Minister in Liberal heartland for the release of children from immigration detention

    Pressure builds on Prime Minister in Liberal heartland for the release of children from immigration detention

    Yesterday the ASRC released poll data conducted by ReachTEL and commissioned by The Australian Institute, The poll showed that the majority of voters in the Prime Minister’s electorate believe women, children and families should be removed from detention in Nauru and processed in Australia. The poll was taken in the electorates of Wentworth and North Sydney on 28 November 2015

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    • 30 NOV 15
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    ASRC member empowers youth

    ASRC member empowers youth

    The ASRC’s new Youth Empowerment Officer, Potal* wants to “do anything possible to help a young person achieve something in their life”. His role is to engage more young ASRC members in the activities, programs and services the organisation offers. In taking this job on, he is also the second ASRC member to become an ASRC

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    • 30 NOV 15
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    Absolutely fabulous

    Absolutely fabulous

    It’s been a “friggin’ fabulous” year for the ASRC Dandenong according to centre manager Rosa Misitano. In the two years since it opened in Melbourne’s southeast, the ASRC Dandenong has assisted more than 1300 people who are seeking asylum. And one of the centre’s proudest achievements in 2015 has been finding more than 82 members employment.

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    • 30 NOV 15
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    A Fresh Start: Success Stories of Member Startups

    A Fresh Start: Success Stories of Member Startups

    Through the Social Entrepreneurship Program, members have harnessed their natural potential and recently launched their latest business venture. The following two member-owned and run businesses will have you set for the festive season. Sultan Seams In the few short months since launching, Sultan Seams has provided quality clothing alterations, repairs and production to metropolitan Melbourne,

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