Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
Australia's largest asylum seeker aid, health and advocacy organisation, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, was chosen for the 2003 Community Award due to the breadth and volume of their work and t
About this winner
- Year: 2003
- Level: Winner
- Award category: Community Award
About the 2003 nomination
Australia's largest asylum seeker aid, health and advocacy organisation, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, was chosen for the 2003 Community Award due to the breadth and volume of their work and the day-to-day practical assistance provided to asylum seekers. They are a registered charity with no government funding. The service has three paid staff and over 250 volunteers that work in partnership with asylum seekers.
Since opening in June 2001, they have assisted more than 2000 asylum seekers from over 80 countries and have provided a welfare and advocacy service valued at approximately $10 million. They opened Victoria's first health service for asylum seekers and provided medical care to about 200 asylum seekers who have no Medicare. In addition, the Centre provided direct financial aid of over $100,000 to asylum seekers, as well as food parcels. They also established Victoria's first employment service for asylum seekers, as well as a range of other services including home tutoring and playgroups.
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