Another asylum seeker had to wait twelve years in Australia before his
application for refugee protection was positively received.
During the majority of this time he had his right to work denied along with access to Medicare and Centrelink benefits.
Watch his short audioslideshow
which he has created to express how he felt during this time.
Another asylum seeker had to wait twelve years in Australia before his
application for refugee protection was positively received.
During the majority of this time he had his right to work denied along with access to Medicare and Centrelink benefits.
Watch his short audioslideshow
which he has created to express how he felt during this time.
In the lead-up to national volunteer week, we extend heartfelt thanks to our amazing 80-strong network of volunteers
for their diverse and indispensable contributions to our humanitarian
efforts. Read about the amazing contributions made by those who devote
their skills and time for free.
Following world health day, last month, we honour one of our
longest-serving volunteers - Professor Mark Harris of the University of
NSW, who, for over 7 years has run a busy clinical practice, for
destitute, Medicare-ineligible asylum seekers, from our modest
premises, half a day per week. Mark’s dedication and compassion are
immensely valued by all whom he has treated and worked alongside. Read Mark’s reflections
on his involvement with ASC.
We are in the final countdown to our HUGELY popular Quiz Night on 16th
May – which promises to be the biggest and most colourful yet! We have
almost filled our 500-seat capacity! Final seats can be booked
here
and you can view images of previous years.
As you may be aware, ASC receives no state or federal government
funding and relies entirely upon philanthropic grants and public
donations to keep our doors open.
With ever-increasing demand for our service, now, more than ever, we
desperately need the support of our friends in order to sustain our
humanitarian work. We are determined to survive to celebrate our
fifteenth birthday, later this year, in the company of our friends.
For as little as $10 per month, please consider becoming a
Friend of ASC and a vital contributor to our work.
As ever, warmest thanks for your much needed support from all of us here at ASC!
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