Archive for September, 2007
Wednesday, September 12th, 2007
Chinese man still at risk of being deported and facing torture
DP, the Chinese man who was facing deportation earlier this week, is currently under guard in Bankstown Hospital following surgery to remove a razor blade embedded in his oesophagus. This was a desperate attempt to end his own life rather than return to China where he fears it may be ended for him. Clearly he will [...]
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2007
Sri Lankan asylum seekers on Nauru no closer to freedom
Please find below the Media release announcing that 72 of the Srilankan asylum seekers on Nauru have been given refugee status. Before you jump for joy read on to the tricky part. They will not be allowed to come to Australia but will have to wait to get a place in a MYTHICAL THIRD COUNTRY [...]
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2007
ASRC hosting Study Information day for Asylum Seekers
A day at the ASRC to find out about study options at Uni and TAFE, get advice about courses available and how to apply for study at RMIT University. For more information contact James Long at: james.long@rmit. edu.au All asylum seekers welcomed to attend, will be held in ASRC Training Room on the top floor.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2007
Just a Fair Go Campaign is launched!
The ASRC has launched it’s Just a Fair Go campaign!
The campaign aims to draw community attention to the fact that asylum seekers are denied a fair go in Australia and are in fact forced into destitution by government policies.
To read more about it and find out how to get involved, click on the link below:
http://www.vision6. [...]
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2007
The ASRC Catering Featured in The Age!
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s Catering Service was featured in The Age newspaper. Click here to read about it:
Read about our Catering Service in The Age!
