Asylum Seeker Resource Centre blog

    • 02 MAR 20
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    Genet’s Story | Feast for Freedom 2020

    Genet’s Story | Feast for Freedom 2020

    Genet came to Melbourne as a refugee from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The first few years were very challenging not knowing the language and without a support system, but she never lost hope and worked hard to learn English and to adapt to Australia. Today, she lives a quiet and happy life with her husband and

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    • 27 FEB 20
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    Hamed’s Story | Feast for Freedom 2020

    Hamed’s Story | Feast for Freedom 2020

    Hamed is a chef, restaurateur and Iranian refugee. He is part of this year’s Feast for Freedom representing his Persian heritage, with three dishes inspired by his childhood memories and the beginnings of his cooking journey.  This is his story. __ “I learnt to cook from my mother’s careful explanations. She taught me everything I

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    • 24 DEC 19
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    How can I protect my son?

    How can I protect my son?

    Anan and her son have been living safely in Australia for the last 6 years on a Temporary Protection Visa (TPV), but she has received a letter informing her that her ongoing application for protection has been rejected.  In part, this is due to the limbo a TPV leaves people seeking asylum in – complete

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    • 20 DEC 19
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    Carolyn’s weekly update – 20/12/2019

    Carolyn’s weekly update – 20/12/2019

    Our principal solicitor Carolyn Graydon shares a “weekly good news” update from the Human Rights Law Program (HRLP) with the entire ASRC team. Carolyn’s weekly emails are an important and happy reminder of the power of our community of compassion. They provide a glimpse into the work of the ASRC’s legal work, fighting to ensure

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