#BREAKING The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is proud to be part of a coalition of over 45 #refugee and #migrant organisations today that have signed a joint public statement in support of #Treaty in #Victoria. Reported exclusively in The Australian newspaper today. With the

📣 Are you a First Nations and/or multicultural community leader with a platform? We are looking to work with community leaders and opinion makers to share a collective vision for a more welcoming and united Australia. Send us a message or email to get involved ➡️

ASRC Volunteers Andrew and Mike recently took on an incredible 80km ride from Lilydale to Warburton and back — in honour of fellow volunteer Brian Derum, and to raise vital funds for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC). “The weather was perfect, the countryside was

We are bigger than hate. When we allow First Nations people or migrant communities to be scapegoated, we let governments and big corporations off the hook. Tomorrow and everyday, we are proud to stand with First Nations people, migrants, people seeking asylum and refugees.

The ASRC Organising Team was in Western Sydney last weekend running our Public Speaking Masterclass. We spent the day training people with lived experience of seeking asylum in public speaking and storytelling skills. Thank you to STARTTS for hosting us and thank you to

This Anti-Poverty Week let's shine a light on the policy made crises facing people seeking asylum and refugees. The Federal Government's policies stop many people seeking asylum from working, studying, and accessing healthcare or social support. Everyone should have access to a

In a past week, we've seen an increase in the volume of hateful and racist comments on our social media platforms. We've decided to turn off comments for some posts to make sure that our online spaces can remain safe and respectful - free from harmful sentiments targeting our

Yesterday marked International Day of Care and Support — a beautiful reminder that compassion is powerful every day of the year. At the ASRC, care is at the heart of everything we do. From food and shelter to legal support, each service helps restore dignity, build stability, and

Fringe right-wing groups are spreading hate towards migrants and people seeking asylum. Most Australians choose fairness and compassion, but the recent rise in hostility is concerning. Watch our new explainer video to understand how we got here, and what needs to change for a

What joy! Around 130 people attended the Piano Concert and Afternoon Tea at St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Sale, held as a fundraiser for the ASRC. Acclaimed pianist Dr. Zachary Dunbar gave the new Grand Piano a spectacular inaugural workout, leaving the audience both inspired

Today, Australia's first Treaty Bill was introduced in the Victorian Parliament. Treaty is about fairness, respect and truth. First Peoples making decisions on matters that impact them leads to practical solutions for their local communities. Here are the ASRC, we are proud

With the Victorian Parliament set to debate the first Treaty bill in Australia this week, multicultural communities across Victoria have come together in solidarity with First Peoples to show their support. We’re proud to join more than 45 organisations in calling on all

multicultural communities from post-colonial nations, such as India, 69% of respondents backed Treaty and only 11% opposed. Nearly half (45%) of respondents in these communities were concerned that the Victorian Liberals are stoking fear about Treaty similarly to the way Trump

📅 What’s on at the ASRC this month? Here’s a look at our upcoming events for our members. We'd love for you to join us - express your interest: https://t.co/eaxQBDa8Tq

We are proud to stand with multicultural communities in supporting Treaty in Victoria. We call on all politicians to support this historic step towards justice and Self-Determination for First Peoples. https://t.co/NkFoSshCFD

In addition an exclusive QDOS Research survey of 2,000 Victorians released today, among people from multicultural communities from post-colonial nations, such as India, 69% of respondents backed Treaty and only 11% opposed. Nearly half (45%) of respondents in these communities

Thank you Senator @DavidPocock for asking questions about how much public money is going to MTC - a private prison company accused of abuse, neglect and fraud - so that they can perpetuate cruelty to people seeking asylum on Nauru.

It was really great to meet with the team behind #ReuniteSudaneseFamilies at the Centre last week. This community led campaign is building momentum for fairness and dignity in humanitarian visa pathways, because loved ones belong together.

Why does Australia have a role in protecting refugees from overseas conflicts? Welcome to our Common Questions series, where we unpack everyday questions to help build a better understanding of the refugee experience in Australia. Every person we welcome brings hope, strength

Thank you Senator @DavidShoebridge for asking questions about how much public money is going to private companies to offshore a system that abuses the human rights of people seeking asylum and refugees.