Are you feeling powerless about the ways in which Australia is dealing with refugees and asylum seekers, but not sure what you can do about it?

Some things you can do to make a difference are...

1. Donate money, food, phone cards or travel cards to the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project for the support of asylum seekers. Or, make a donation to either The Asylum Seekers Resource Centre in Footscray, or The Asylum Seekers Project at the Hotham Mission in North Melbourne.
2. Read our newsletter!
   You can receive our newsletter via email or normal mail. Ask to be on our mailing list (by clicking here or calling 03-9696-2107) for information and some updates about the situation for asylum seekers in Australia. Or read the newsletter online here (in PDF format).
3. Write letters to detainees telling them you welcome them to this country and that we are working to change our Government's policies.
   Send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to get advice on how to go about this, plus addresses of detainees who'd be delighted to receive messages of support.
4. Join an organisation, if you want to get more directly involved. There is no shortage of options, and some potential organisations are shown below: The Asylum Seekers' Resource Centre
   The Refugee Council
   Community Aid Abroad/Oxfam
   Ecumenical Migration Centre
   Victorian Foundation for the Survivors of Trauma and Torture
5. Write short letters to newspapers that publish negative, prejudicial comments or letters about 'illegals' or 'potential terrorists'.
   Write immediately and concisely: 2-3 paragraphs is plenty! Don't worry if they're not published. Even newspapers like the Herald-Sun can change editorial policy in the face of overwhelming public opposition.
6. And finally, if you still want to do something, write to your local MP. Don't be abusive: write with respect, but write from the heart! Your local member and his/her details can be found here.