As part of our End of Year Appeal, we’re sharing how the ASRC’s wrap-around support helps people seeking asylum move from surviving to thriving. Fatima* arrived in Australia on a tourist visa from Iran, with her husband, her three-year-old daughter, and expecting another child. As her husband’s behaviour became increasingly violent and coercive, Fatima made
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On 20 November, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) stands in solidarity with trans and gender-diverse communities to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) – a day to honour the lives lost to anti-trans violence and to reaffirm our shared commitment to justice and safety for all. First observed in 1999, TDoR was founded to
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This World Kindness Day, we’re celebrating two ASRC volunteers whose compassion goes the distance – literally. Long-serving volunteers Andrew Trembath and Mike Scheidlinger recently took on an incredible 80km ride from Lilydale to Warburton and back, combining their love of cycling with a shared commitment to kindness, community and giving back. Their ride was held
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When you think of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, you might picture a welcoming space, a shared meal, or a message of hope. Behind the scenes, our frontline teams provide safety, dignity and stability through essential services – from Foodbank and health clinics to housing and legal support. These programs are lifelines, helping people access
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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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