Adrita’s story: Giving back to the ASC family who supported me
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I want to take this opportunity to share with you some of what we are experiencing at the Asylum Seekers Centre and how we are responding to the challenges.
The last six weeks of lockdown in Greater Sydney have been challenging for people seeking asylum and there is likely to be more hardship ahead.
People lost casual and temporary work almost immediately and the demand for our crisis services increased by 60 per cent. This video will give you a look at the work of the ASC right now:
We cannot thank you, our supporters and donors, enough for the many acts of kindness and generosity at this time. Your support is our backbone when we are advocating strongly to both the Federal and NSW Governments to provide more funds for people seeking asylum.
All of us at ASC join with colleagues in our sector to welcome the NSW Government’s announcement of $6 million funding for people seeking asylum in our community.
These emergency funds are to prevent people on temporary visas becoming homeless and to provide food, health and digital basics. The ASC will be one of many agencies applying for a portion of these funds, as we are well-placed to provide support to the many people in our community.
Since lockdown, the Asylum Seekers Centre:
On 23 June, days before Sydney went into lockdown, we were able to celebrate Refugee Week with Band Together at Sydney Town Hall. Although we were unable to have a live audience, we were able to record the event and we can share this livestream with you now.
Asylum Seekers Centre presented with Amnesty Australia and the City of Sydney, a program of music, interviews and film provides you with a two hour program to inform and inspire. As one viewer said, “Thank you for this event and to all that participated and generously shared their stories… It has reinvigorated me to take action again.”
Our ASC Board recently farewelled two of its members, Rebecca Lowdes and Celia Reynolds, due to their increased paid work commitments. Our Board and ASC have benefited greatly from Rebecca and Celia’s contributions and we thank them for their exceptional service and wish them well in their new positions.
ASC Chair, Betty Hounslow, welcomes the appointment of two new members to our Board. Michelle Champ and Heather Payne who, amongst other attributes, will contribute valuable financial management and impact analysis skills to the Board’s deliberations and decisions. Heather and Michelle also bring a deep commitment to enhancing the rights and well-being of people seeking asylum, and the Board looks forward to working with them.
Warm regards
Frances Rush OAM
Chief Executive Officer
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