Partnerships are vital to the work the ASRC does

Provide a tangible impact on the lives of people seeking asylum
in Australia

Power a brighter future for refugees and people seeking asylum

Our corporate partners play an integral role in enabling the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre to provide support. Partnering with the ASRC offers your business the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of over 7,000 individuals annually, contributing to positive change for issues faced by people seeking asylum. By collaborating with us, your company aligns itself with the largest independent human rights organisation for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia.

Partnerships power big impact

In the 2023 FY, our corporate partners generously contributed to the following:

Corporate volunteering with the ASRC

Engaging in corporate volunteering enables your organisation to support the ASRC while actively contributing to the community.

We extend an invitation to our partners to join us at one of our centers in Footscray or Dandenong for a half day of immersive learning about the ASRC.

This experience fosters team building and also provides an opportunity for your valued assistance, greatly appreciated by the ASRC.

Workplace giving

Maximise your impact and make significant changes in the lives of people seeing asylum and refugees through a workplace giving program. The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s Workplace Giving initiative offers an easy way to make regular pre-tax donations directly from your pay, often matched by employers. There are plenty of benefits for both businesses and employees, making it a great way to impact change, right from the workplace.

What our partners are saying

Aesop Foundation is a proud partner of the ASRC

At the heart of the Aesop Foundation, we want to contribute to a fairer society for all. ASRC are leading the way to change the future for refugees in Australia. Our partnership extends beyond grant making and Aesop colleagues are giving their time and talent through volunteer initiatives, supporting ASRC’s development. By working with and advocating for refugees, and supporting training initiatives, ASRC is helping refugee leaders to ensure they are heard at the highest levels, and ultimately having a seat at the table where decisions about refugee rights are made.

Catherine O’Dea, Chair of the Aesop Foundation

Thank you to our current generous Corporate Partners

Other ways you can partner with the ASRC

ASRC Catering

Engage with the ASRC Catering services for corporate events, conferences, and special occasions.

You’ll be helping to provide real workplace experience and employment pathways for people seeking asylum.

ASRC Cleaning

ASRC Cleaning is a great way to take care of your business or office cleaning needs and help refugees and people seeking asylum find financial independence and regain a sense of purpose.

Get in touch

How to get in touch

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As you may be aware, there are changes occurring at the ASRC.

To plan for these changes to make the ASRC sustainable into the future:

The Footscray centre will close to all visitors every Wednesday.

Every Friday, some services will be closed but the Foodbank, Health, Legal and Hub services will remain open.

To access our services, you can phone 03 9326 6066 or come to the ASRC Footscray in person during opening hours.

The Reception Team will greet you and link you with our services.

Permanent Visa Pathways for TPV/SHEV Holders & Applicants

The Government has announced it will provide pathways for TPV/SHEV holders and TPV/SHEV applicants to
be assessed for RoS visas. RoS visas are permanent visas that allow holders to live, work and study in Australia,
access government services such as Medicare and Centrelink, and sponsor eligible family members for
permanent residence.

Click here for Permanent Visa Pathways for TPV/SHEV Holders & Applicants Fact Sheet

The Fact Sheet is also available in: Dari – Urdu – Arabic – Tamil

Click here for ASRC Legal Referral Sheet

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URGENT – ‘FAST TRACK APPLICATION’

Protection visa interview deadline: 30 June, 2021

If you applied for a TPV or SHEV visa between 2015 and 2017 and have not already attended a Protection visa interview with the Department, please contact the ASRC urgently for legal assistance. CALL: Fast track hotline 0422035324 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or email legal@asrc.org.au

The application interview is your only chance to explain your case to the Department. Update your contact details with the Department to receive your Interview Invitation (the ASRC can also help you do this).

Click here to learn more (Info sheet Fast Track interviews).
Click here to read info sheet in other languages.

“I can’t erase racism by myself. It’s only if we all come together to accept that there is an issue and work together that we can make a change.”

Prudence Melom, founder and CEO of E-RACED

“Growing in a refugee camp and experiencing hardship from a young age I felt very misunderstood among my peers in Australia. Kids my age did not understand why my skin was darker, they didn’t understand why my accent was a little different and they didn’t understand why I came to Australia.

“I was inspired to start E-RACED after experiencing first hand the effects of racism in this country and the power of sharing my story to completely change people’s attitudes. Never underestimate the power of one-on-one interactions and sharing stories to change the world.”