The Law Council of Australia has announced refugee advocate Melinda Jackson as the 2016 John Gibson AM Young Australian Migration Lawyer of the Year. Ms Jackson was presented the award by Christian Bell, National Sales Manager of Migration Manager and John Emmerig, Chair of the Law Council of Australia’s Federal Litigation and Dispute Resolution Section in Melbourne on
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Two women members from Iran who have combined 24 years of nursing experience, will now have the opportunity to continue working in their chosen profession after securing scholarships for the Diploma of Nursing with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF). Access to a career in nursing in Australia has not been easy. Both members who are part
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By Simon Dalton, Training Coordinator, ASRC Dandenong. Last October one of our employment advisers told me that he knew of a young lady who was keen to volunteer at the ASRC. She is passionate about helping refugees and people seeking asylum. I arranged to meet with Erin. When I did I was immediately struck by
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Our team worked incredibly hard throughout 2015, so it is extremely heartwarming when this work is recognised and celebrated. The ASRC has started the year with a lot of pats on back. Darebin Young Citizen of the Year Our incredible Young Ambassador, Taj Lingam, was awarded Darebin Young Citizen of the Year in recognition of his amazing food
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A story about an ASRC member and employee’s passion for soccer, and how he has used these skills to make a new life in Australia. Soccer player Pottal has hit the ground running since arriving in Australia three years ago. He has studied English, gained a coaching licence, volunteered for and been hired by the
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