Fourteen years after leaving his home country of Congo, Freddie is still rebuilding his life. In Congo, Freddie was a well-regarded, high-profile journalist, an occupation that saw him come under scrutiny from the government and forced him to leave his country. He reflects: “In Congo, journalists are quite free, but it’s very risky. You write
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For the first time in Australia, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is holding a telethon on World Refugee Day, 20th June to raise awareness and much needed funds to support and empower refugees and people seeking asylum. Commencing at 7am until 8:30pm on Monday, 20 June, callers are invited to make a pledge and donate
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The Foodbank recipe book created in collaboration with members of the ASRC, provides a guide to creating healthy nutritious meals for people seeking asylum. There are 12 recipes which are laid out using graphics to support people with various English language levels while being mindful to use ingredients commonly found in our Foodbank and Australian
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Written by ASRC CEO and Founder, Kon Karapanagiotidis. Illustration: Michael Leunig My own story begins with my grandmother. When I think of her, I first think of her calloused hands. They carried a lifetime of struggle and grief and were heavy with sacrifice. But they were strong and resilient. My grandma survived as a refugee,
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When you are only beginning to learn English and you are required to complete a one hundred page form with over 60 questions, it poses a significant challenge. Add to the challenge, the stress that these forms will determine whether you will be able to stay in Australia and for tens of thousands of people
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