When Lidys and Jose first arrived at the ASRC, they didn’t know what to expect. They had landed in Melbourne a month before and everything had been so new – from the unfamiliar language to the unexpected harshness of Melbourne winter. “This centre was a blessing from the moment we first walked in. We didn’t
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This International Women’s Day, ASRC hosted a celebration for the women members of our community. The event focused on honouring the successes – both big and small – and uplifting the aspirations of the ASRC women. Women frequently face limited opportunities in their countries of origin, may have fled war, torture, persecution and trauma. In
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International Women’s Day (IWD), March 8, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, with the first IWD gathering taking place in 1911. As every year since 2018, IWD will be celebrated at the ASRC’s centre in Footscray, providing a platform for women seeking asylum to acknowledge and celebrate
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The story of Jane, one of this year’s Feast for Freedom Hero Cooks, is a story of connection. Connection to her family, and to the people she has met in her new home, Australia. As a Tamil she has faced discrimination and lack of access to fair treatment by the justice system. When Jane arrived
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Host a Feast for Freedom event and stand with people seeking asylum. Feast for Freedom is a celebration of what unites us and an acknowledgment of the contribution refugees bring to Australia’s food and culture. It is an opportunity for the community to gather around a shared table in support of refugees and people seeking
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