Help Refugees and People Seeking Asylum in our Australian Communities (original) (raw)

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They’re our neighbours, our coworkers, our school friends, but are still being denied the chance to build their lives in safety. After 12 years of being part of our community, their home is here.
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To stay independent, we don't accept funding from the Federal Government. Instead, we are funded by you.
Support independence and support the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.
Donate now

Stay informed on breaking news, ways you can take action, how to get involved with the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and support refugees and people seeking asylum.
Sign Up

They’re our neighbours, our coworkers, our school friends, but are still being denied the chance to build their lives in safety. After 12 years of being part of our community, their home is here.
Take Action

To stay independent, we don't accept funding from the Federal Government. Instead, we are funded by you.
Support independence and support the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.
Donate now

foodbank

Make a difference to people seeking asylum by providing one of the most basic human rights – food and essential items such as toiletries.

The ASRC Foodbank currently provides free groceries and toiletries to aroun 600 people every fortnight, most of whom have no income and no working rights. You can donate online or in person.

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Did you know we don’t take Federal Government funding, and much of our financial resources come from the community? Yes! Your ongoing support with monthly donations is critical in helping the ASRC keep its doors open.

Become a monthly donor and help provide the essential services and support refugees need to rebuild their lives here.

Canberra parliament

In the final parliamentary week of 2024, three significant migration amendments were passed, introducing sweeping changes that expand the government’s power over immigration processes. These laws affect the detention, removal, and entry conditions for migrants and refugees. Key impacts include stricter detention measures, broader powers to confiscate personal items, and the potential for entire nations to be designated as banned from entering Australia.

Acknowledging 23 years of hope, dignity and safety

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The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people, Traditional Owners of the lands where we work across Victoria through our service delivery to people seeking asylum and refugees. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and acknowledge First Nations People’s unceded sovereignty. We recognise and
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