Two weeks ago, we shared the story of Yasmin, this year’s focus of our Winter Appeal. The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) stepped in to support Yasmin with essentials like food and emergency housing. But it was meeting the nurses at our Health Clinic that proved to be a turning point for Yasmin. A doctor
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Today Australia marks the National Sorry Day, in remembrance and reflection on the forced removal of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, known as the Stolen Generations, from their families and communities. On this day, we also acknowledge the strength of the survivors, and reflect on the ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation. National
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Across time, place, and cultures, food has always had the power to bring people together. It’s a universal language – a source of comfort, joy, and connection that transcends borders. Through our Foodbank and Community Kitchen programs, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) creates spaces where people seeking asylum feel supported, welcomed and empowered to
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At the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), we believe that access to healthcare is a human right, not a privilege. Our Health Program exists to provide vital, compassionate healthcare services to people seeking asylum who are often locked out of mainstream healthcare systems. Many of our members face complex health challenges, including trauma-related conditions, chronic
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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s (ASRC) frontline Humanitarian Services provide people seeking asylum and refugees with access to the information and support they need to navigate the complex and often stressful process of seeking asylum in Australia. Without access to many basic human rights, such as income support, study and work rights, and Medicare, our clients
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