The ASRC’s immunisation program is fast becoming one of the centre’s most successful health programs and from July 2016, will move from fortnightly to weekly clinics. The program’s aim of immunising 120 members per month, underpins its long-term objective of immunising the ASRC’s 3000 plus members. Focused on full catch-up immunisations for a number of
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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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