The ASRC acknowledges First Nations people’s unceded sovereignty and recognises and celebrates their continuing connections to land, waters, communities, cultures and customs. In solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the ASRC chooses not to observe the Australia Day public holiday on January 26th and we will be open to support people seeking asylum.
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“It’s my first office experience in Australia and I’ve been able to adapt myself well to office-based work. It’s been very educational – I’ve learned something new almost every day.” – Luka* The Victorian State Government’s Working for Victoria Initiative (WfV) has given people like Luka* a second opportunity to work at the ASRC and
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The ASRC’s much-loved community fundraiser, Run 4 Refugees, is back for 2021. For the past 12 years, our supporters have come together as ‘Team ASRC’ at major events across Australia. The funds raised during these events go directly to the ASRC, enabling us to continue providing essentials such as food, housing, legal aid and healthcare
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It’s hard to believe that just over 20 years ago, the ASRC first opened its doors. But this year also marks another 20th anniversary and a pivotal moment in refugee and asylum policy in Australia. On August 26th 2001, the MV Tampa a Norwegian cargo ship, answered a call from the Australian Coast Guard and
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Today, June 8th 2021 marks 20 years since the ASRC first opened its doors. For two decades the ASRC has stood as a force for change for people seeking asylum and as a beacon of hope and decency. When the ASRC began as a community-run food bank in 2001, our aim was simple – to
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