Background

In 2001, there were many asylum seekers living in Footscray suburb(Melbourne) on the Bridging Visa E, a visa generally given to those "unlawfully" living in the country who have to depart before the visa expires. Those on the Bridging Visa E are denied access to medical care and do not have the right to work. 

Objective

The objective of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), based in Footscray (Melbourne), is to provide aid, juistice and empowerment programmes to over 1000 asylum seekers. 

Activities

  • English as a Second Language Program 
  • Counselling for asylum seekers

Outcomes

  • Migrants have learnt basic English skills; 
  • Migrants have acquired basic knowledge of the local culture.

 

People being served

People being served : People who are marginalised

Age group : Adults 26-60, Children 0-17, Young people 18-25

Number of participants : >500

Schedule

Project status : Completed

The RSCJ volunteering is not involved anymore. The ASRC is still running. 

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Overview

Society presence : Australia/New Zealand

Focus of the project : People

JPIC Imperative : Welcoming People on the Move

UN Sustainable Development Goals :