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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“Last month I received the call that I had been hoping and wishing for months would come,” says Jana Favero, Deputy CEO of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC). “Finally, after 12 years of waiting, of limbo, of family separation, trying to support himself despite being denied the right to work, Abbas was granted the
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Have you ever wondered how small acts of kindness can create a ripple of change on International Day of Charity? When most people hear the word ‘charity’, the first thought that comes to mind is often money. But generosity takes many forms, and its impact can be just as powerful when shared through time, skills,
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This blog is designed to provide a plain-language explainer to help community members understand the proposed new laws and what they could mean. It does not constitute legal advice. If you believe these changes may affect you, we strongly encourage you to seek guidance from your legal representative. What is the Anti-Fairness Bill? On 26
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