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In July 2015, for the first time, The Design Files will host its first dedicated charity fundraiser event, a special exhibition of original artwork by 28 respected Australian artists. Each artist has generously donated their work, with all proceeds going to Melbourne’s Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, which provides much needed support and services to refugees and asylum seekers in the local community.

‘The money will support and strengthen many of our vital programs. Because of our incredible team of over 1100 volunteers, the ASRC delivers $20 worth of life‐saving and empowering services for every $1 donated’ says Greer Allen, Key Support Coordinator, ASRC.

We aim to raise $50,000 for the ASRC. This donation could provide:

• Provide 100,000 Hot Lunches to asylum seekers
• Stock groceries in the ASRC Foodbank with for 6 months, feeding 200 families per week.
• Supply medication for our Health Program for the entire year, supporting over 3000

  medical appointments to asylum seekers without income or access to Medicare.

• Funds the position of the ASRC’s Legal Coordinator for 1 year, who manages the advice

  and representation to over 550 asylum seekers.

  The Design Files’ editor Lucy Feagins feels strongly connected to the ASRC. ‘The Aslyum Seeker Resource Centre create a welcoming environment and incredible support network for so many people working hard to make a second home for their families in Australia’ says Lucy. ‘With our focus on the importance of a sense of ‘home’, we are in awe of the incredible work the ASRC do to make those less fortunate feel welcome, supported and at home in Melbourne’.

  The Design Files Inaugural Annual Fundraiser An exhibition for the ASRC

  July 25th – August 1st
  Opening Saturday July 25th, 4pm – 6pm

  14 Little Oxford st Collingwood Vic 3066