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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · 14d

Last night we celebrated 18 incredible graduates of our Refugee Leadership Training Program. Over 8 weeks, they’ve built skills, shared stories& defined the leaders they want to be. Seeing them receive their certificates was a powerful reminder: the future is brighter because of voices like theirs.

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · 14d

If you’ve been following our advocacy – from Parliament visits to refugee-led protests and demands to end the limbo for more than 8,000 people seeking asylum failed by the Fast Track visa system – you will likely know the name and face of Rathy Barthlote. Learn more https://asrc.pulse.ly/kidtuxrztt

Fighting for Justice: Meet Rathy Barthlote

Meet Rathy Barthlote, a fearless refugee advocate fighting for justice and permanency for thousands failed by Australia’s Fast Track system.

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 27

Narges, Nooshad, Rathy and Thanu are at Parl House this week with @ASRC1 to represent the 1000s of ppl failed by the cruel and broken Fast Track process.

They’ve lived & worked in Aust for over a decade - raising families as part of our community. Yet they’re still waiting for permanency.

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 22

Today marks the beginning of a new term of Parliament — and a powerful opportunity to choose a different future for refugees and people seeking asylum.

Our updated Freedom paper outlines how we can move forward with fairness, safety and humanity. Read more: asrc.org.au/policy-freed... 📝

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 21

This is life in offshore detention: years of waiting without answers, freedom, or a path forward.

Parliament returns tomorrow. Let’s use this moment to demand a more compassionate future: action.asrc.org.au/mp ✍️

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 18

Now is our moment. Before the 48th Parliament sets its course, let’s make sure compassion and justice are on the agenda.

Email your MP now: action.asrc.au/mp%F0%9F%93%A9

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 18

The 48th Parliament has the power to deliver on the promise of hope — but it’s up to us to make sure they follow through.

Tell your MP: fairness, freedom and safety must be on the agenda.
📣https://action.asrc.org.au/mp📣

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 18

Your voice could be the difference that gives a politician the courage to put humanity before politics.

Take a moment to contact your MP, and demand real action from this Parliament — action.asrc.org.au/mp 📩

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 17

With Parliament about to return, politicians want to show they’re listening — and we have a rare chance to shape what happens next.

Make sure your MP hears the call for freedom, fairness and safety loud and clear: 📩https://action.asrc.au/mp

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 17

Refugees and people seeking asylum have turned years of cruelty into a powerful call to action that politicians can’t ignore.

Before Parliament returns — make sure your MP hears their message: action.asrc.org.au/mp 📣

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 17

Behrouz Boochani and Arnold Zable’s friendship grew in defiance against the cruelty of offshore detention — and became an act of healing and resistance.

📻 Hear their moving conversation: ab.co/4luFlSb

Behrouz Boochani and Arnold Zable on the radical act of friendship - ABC listen

The Kurdish poet Behrouz Boochani and the Australian writer Arnold Zable explore the power of friendship as an act of resistance, nourishment and healing. This event was recorded with the Faculty of…

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 17

This Parliament has a powerful opportunity to lead with humanity.

Let’s make sure they follow through — send a message to your MP today: action.asrc.org.au/mp 📩

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thousands of people have spent years without the rights and freedoms we all deserve.

With Parliament returning, now is the time to urge our leaders to deliver on justice and fairness for refugees and people seeking asylum: action.asrc.au/mp 📣

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 16

It only takes 5 minutes to speak up for fairness, freedom and safety.

With Parliament about to return, now is the time to make sure your MP knows we expect justice for refugees and people seeking asylum — action.asrc.au/mp 📩

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 15

For too long, our leaders have put politics above people.

This Parliament must choose a new path — one that delivers on freedom, fairness and safety. 📩Tell your MP: action.asrc.org.au/lead_with_hu...

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 15

Parliament returns next week — and what happens now will help shape the next three years.

Call on your MP to lead with fairness, safety and freedom when it matters most: action.asrc.au/mp 📩

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jul 14

Living in limbo shouldn’t be the cost of seeking safety.

Refugees and people seeking asylum are calling for certainty and justice — watch now and make sure your MP hears their message before Parliament returns:
action.asrc.au/mp 📣

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jun 30

There are 3 hours left until the end of the financial year. It is not too late to make a tax-deductible donation.

Power hope: donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jun 30

⏰ 7 hours to go to donate to our Winter Appeal! ⏰

Now is the moment to act - and to stand with people seeking safety.

Please donate tonight: donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jun 30

⏰ 7 hours to go to donate to our Winter Appeal! ⏰

Now is the moment to act - and to stand with people seeking safety.

Please donate tonight: donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jun 30

In times of despair, have hope and take action.

When you give, you’re not only meeting urgent needs - you’re sending a powerful message: "Everyone deserves safety, dignity and a chance to rebuild.”

But time is running out. Give before midnight to support the ASRC.

donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jun 30

In times of despair, have hope and take action. Every donation will be matched DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR from now until we reach $104,160 or midnight, whichever comes first.

donate.asrc.org.au/donate

💜 $25 becomes $50
💜 $50 becomes $100
💜 $100 becomes $200

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jun 30

⏰DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT NOW⏰

donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday

This is it - final day before EOFY.

For a few more hours to help us meet our Winter Appeal target, thanks to The Stewart Foundation and 16 generous families, every tax-deductible donation will be matched - up to $104,160 - until midnight.

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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jun 27

For refugees, food is more than survival — it’s the taste of home in a foreign land.

A bag of lentils isn’t just a meal. It’s dignity. Memory. Belonging.

Help stock our Foodbank with the flavours that matter.
Donate now: bit.ly/4jIhpK7
#WinterAppeal

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) @asrc1.bsky.social · Jun 8

In my 24 years since I founded the @asrc1 I’ve never seen so much hunger, homelessness and hurt at our doors. Help the refugee families we support to have the basic ability to survive this winter. Donate here: donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday

- @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social

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