Many people seeking asylum do not have safe, stable housing. They are creating a home where they can.
People seeking asylum do not have access to public housing and limited access to temporary housing options.
Your donation will help people have a secure address, a place to rest, a safe location to keep their belongings and access a bathroom 24 hours a day.
Please support a family to build a safe, stable home.
The Asylum Seekers Centre sends our warmest congratulations to Rosemary Kariuki for taking out 2021 Local Hero Award in the Australian of the Year Awards tonight. 🙌🙌
"You've always inspired, and you continue to inspire as a community builder and connector - which has been more important than ever in the last year," says CEO Frances Rush OAM.
"It's just so wonderful to see you recognised nationally. You deserve it, congratulations." ... See MoreSee Less
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Rosemary Kariuki has done an incredible job connecting women from refugee & migrant backgrounds in Western Sydney to domestic violence supports, as well as providing community through social groups and events.
"When I see them leave, stand up on their own two feet and smile, that makes me feel so good." 👏👏
Rosemary was named the 2021 NSW Local Hero as part of the Governor-General's Australia Day honours. ... See MoreSee Less
The kind gesture that sparked Rosemary to pay it forward for the next 20 years
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When a stranger at an airport listened to Rosemary Kariuki's story about escaping domestic violence in Kenya, it set off her two-decade journey to return the favour — by helping isolated migrant and refugee women overcome their own distress.8 hours ago ·
"It’s a day that too many Australians think we should celebrate, but for the First Nations people of this country, January 26 is a day that celebrates our ongoing dispossession, and our oppression.
"To celebrate a day like this would be dancing on the graves of our ancestors."
Senator Lidia Thorpe on why we should recognise January 26 as a day of mourning. ... See MoreSee Less
We Need To Recognise January 26 As A Day Of Mourning
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I’ve called on all councils, governments and organisations around this country to lower the Aboriginal flag to half mast, to recognise this Day of Mourning -- as we do ANZAC Day.13 hours ago ·
This week Australia appeared before the UN Human Rights Council for its first major human rights review since 2015.
Many countries called on Australia to improve treatment of refugees and people seeking asylum, and address inequalities faced by First Nations people. ⚠️
"The average length of immigration detention is at record high, hundreds of people subject to offshore processing remain in limbo after eight years and, during one of the worst economic crises of our lives, people seeking asylum have been left behind by the Australian Government," said Paul Power, CEO of Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA).
🗞️ Read more: loom.ly/Pcv6bj8 ... See MoreSee Less
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Your donations are always welcomed as the need for our services continues to increase.
Are you an employer and currently need new staff? Contact employment@asylumseekerscentre.org.au or call 02 9078 1900
We distribute food and repurposed laptops and always need these donations.
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