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Loved creating a space where men can come together as allies to show their support for women & #IWD2025. The simple act of making breakfast sends an important message of solidarity by men at the ASRC to build on everyday as the human rights of women are under threat locally & globally

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We know refugees will be scapegoats this election. Excellent research and practical tips from @kaldorcentre.bsky.social and @danghez.bsky.social Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it. theconversation.com/misinformati...

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Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Community, Advocacy, and Power Program (CAPP) in Brisbane. We are so proud of each and every one of you. Thank you for your commitment to advocacy and leadership—here’s to making a positive impact in the community.

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A little every month makes a big difference. Become a monthly donor and help keep essential services like our Foodbank running, ensuring refugees & people seeking asylum have access. Your ongoing support provides stability and dignity to those who need it most. donate.asrc.org.au/become-a-mon...

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A big thank you to Pace Farm Eggs for their generous ongoing donation of eggs to both of our Foodbanks since May 2024. We all know eggs are a fantastic source of quality protein and this fresh donation ensures our community is able to make nutritious and delicious meals for their families.

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New national polling shows the majority of voters want a humane and fair approach to refugee policy from their government. Read more: asrc.org.au/2025/02/17/n...

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"We are ready to do whatever it takes to fight this legally, to ensure a dangerous precedent is not set by deporting people just because they are not citizens," - @janamf.bsky.social via @SBSNews More: www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

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New national polling commissioned by the @asrc1.bsky.social and conducted by @kossamaras.bsky.social at RedBridge sends a clear message to political leaders ahead of the upcoming federal election: voters want fairness and compassion for refugees. More: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

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🎭 Tom Ballard & Wil Anderson are back, hosting Stand Up For Refugees: A Benefit for the ASRC at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Two comedy legends, one epic night, all for a great cause. 💜 📅 Sunday, 6 April 🕖 4pm 📍 Comedy Theatre 🔗 Book here: www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows...

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Final wrap from Canberra after three days of lobbying 📣 👏🏽 @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social @janamf.bsky.social @ogysimic.bsky.social

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We appreciate the office of the Shadow Minister for Inmigration Dan Tehan for taking the time to be briefed by us on the most critical issues people seeking asylum and refugees are facing right now and where we need positive change and progress.

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So grateful to the Assistant Minister for Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite for meeting with us today to be briefed on the most pressing and critical issues people seeking asylum and refugees are facing and what they most need to see progress on now.

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So grateful to the office of David Pocock for taking the time to meet with us today at Parliament House and for their ongoing commitment to fair, humane and compassionate treatment of people seeking asylum and refugees.

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We were proud to stand up today at Parliament with the crossbench calling for the re instatement of Medevac to ensure critically ill refugees detained offshore get the medical care they need.

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#BREAKiNG Today we stand in Parliament calling for the re - introduction of Medevac to ensure doctors not politicians make medical decisions on critically ill refugees held in Nauru and PNG.

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Doctors and human rights organisations, including the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) and Amnesty International, have today backed the reintroduction of the Medevac legislation, calling it a vital lifeline for refugees and people seeking asylum abandoned offshore asrc.org.au/2025/02/12/o...

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Day 2 was speaking with Senators, MPs, Chief of Staffs, doing media interviews and briefing journalists on most pressing issues facing people seeking asylum and refugees.

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So appreciative of Senator Steph Hodgins - May for meeting with us today in Parliament and their continued support for compassionate, fair and just refugee policies.

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A huge thank you to Senato Thorpe for her long - standing and unwavering support for refugees and people seeking asylum. Always ready to advocate for fairness, justice and human rights.

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We are so grateful to Andrew Wilkie for meeting with us in Parliament and his unwavering support and advocacy for the fair, just and humane treatment of people seeking asylum and refugees.

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A huge thank you to the wonderful team in Allegra Spender’s office for meeting with us in Parliament today and for their continued commitment to supporting and advocating for fair and humane policies for people seeking asylum and refugees.

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As always grateful to @peterkhalilmp.bsky.social for meeting with us, being able to have an honest conversation about the challenges our community face and his commitment to more compassionate and humane treatment of refugees.

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Our focus of day 2 at Parliament House is Hope. Justice. Compassion and Standing with Refugees, let’s stay positive and mobilise together for an Australia that includes us all.

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These were our Day 1 meetings at Parliament House (2 days to go) our focus with everyone we spoke to was safety, justice, freedom, a safety net & permanency for people seeking asylum. Especially a pathway to permanency for more than 8,000 people here who’ve been in limbo for 12 years.

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Wrap up of Day 1 at Parliament House with @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social and @janamf.bsky.social 👇🏽

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Was great to catch up with Dr Monique Ryan MP at Parliament House and we are so grateful for her unwavering support in advocating for compassionate & humane treatment of refugees and people seeking asylum.

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Always wonderful speaking with Senator Nick McKim at Parliament House, who has been an unwavering advocate for the just and humane treatment of refugees and people seeking asylum.

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A huge thank you to Senator Payman for consistently being true to her values and always standing up for the human rights of refugees and people seeking asylum.

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It was a pleasure to meet for the first time in Parliament MP Cassandra Fernando, we thank her for her commitment to compassion for refugees.

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A huge thanks to David Shoebridge for meeting with us at Parliament today and for their unwavering support of just, fair, humane immigration reform that protects refugees and people seeking asylum.

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A big thank you to Josh Burns for always making the time for us and being willing to support more compassionate, fair and humane policies for people seeking asylum and refugees.

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As always Zoe Daniel is so welcoming and supportive of us, remaining committed to standing for the fair, humane and non - discriminatory treatment of people seeking asylum and refugees.

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A big thank you to Ged Kearney for meeting with us at Parliament and for her continued strong support for compassionate, fair and humane refugee policies.

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A huge thank you to Dai Le for meeting with us at Parliament today and her continued support for the compassionate and fair treatment of people seeking asylum and refugees.

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🚀 We’re hiring The ASRC is looking for a passionate and skilled Brand and Marketing Manager to join our team. If you’re ready to lead impactful campaigns and drive meaningful change, we want to hear from you! Apply now 👉 asrc.org.au/get-involved...

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Is international law even a thing anymore? Not when it comes to Nauru The UN Human Rights Committee has twice called out Australia's treatment of refugees on Nauru. The government — and media — have ignored it. www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/24/i...

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Nominations are open for 2025 UNHCR SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition! This award honours a refugee who has fostered understanding and awareness of refugee experiences. The winner receives $10k donated by SBS. Nominate someone by 28/2 bit.ly/4bgNaGw

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SERCO, the company that’s long run Australia’s immigration detention network has lost its contract, but not before building one of the world’s ‘most extreme and secretive’ detention regimes. By Denham Sadler. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/immigra...

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HRW Global Report on Australia is damning: “Australia’s cruel treatment of asylum seekers remains a serious/persistent rights concern, with federal gov violating its international obligations by sending those who attempt to arrive by boat to offshore detention in Nauru. www.hrw.org/news/2025/01...

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No access to a toilet and running water. These conditions are completely unacceptable for anyone to be kept in for long period of time. Yet a Commonwealth watchdog has found people were detained in these conditions in immigration detention. Shame. au.news.yahoo.com/no-water-imm...

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The ASRC welcomes the landmark decisions by the UN Human Rights Committee that Australia is responsible for the arbitrary detention of people who sought safety on our shores, yet successive governments banished them to offshore detention in Nauru and PNG. asrc.org.au/2025/01/14/u...

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'Overlooked' children of asylum seekers blocked from university study - ABC News www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...

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Human Rights Commission’s report found that in an overwhelmingly male system, there is a concerning lack of adequate or equitable support for women in onshore immigration detention. This lack of support raises serious concerns over women’s safety & welfare humanrights.gov.au/our-work/asy...

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"The Government has a non-delegable duty of care to those in its custody, and that responsibility cannot be outsourced to private operators like MTC." - Catherine Holbeche, Acting-Principal Solicitor, Human Rights Law Program, ASRC

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The Albanese Gov has introduced new measures for refugees stranded in PNG that have been labelled a "death sentence". This will effectively strip people of access to affordable housing, food, and healthcare. www.rnz.co.nz/internationa...

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Hello! 👋 We have taken to the Sky and look forward to connecting and providing updates on issues impacting refugees, people seeking asylum.

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