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In adversity, hope: Reflections from our CEO

January 23, 2025

Greetings to all for the new year. I hope everyone reading this had a lovely break.  While many new year… More

January 26 is not a day to celebrate.

January 22, 2025

For many Australians, January 26 is celebrated as ‘Australia Day’, marking the landing of the First Fleet in Sydney Cove… More

Facts over fear: Tackling 10 myths about people seeking asylum

January 20, 2025

The lives of people seeking safety have been politicised in Australia for decades, with politicians fearmongering in a grab for… More

Human Rights Watch condemns Australia’s treatment of people seeking asylum

January 17, 2025

The Asylum Seekers Centre says the condemnation of Australia’s treatment of people seeking asylum in the latest Human Rights Watch… More

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Family Threads – A Mother and Son Volunteer Duo

January 15, 2025

Threads of kindness and family In the sun-drenched main hall at the Asylum Seekers Centre in Newtown, there’s a dynamic… More

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Give Back (Pack): Empowering children seeking asylum through education

January 06, 2025

No child left behind For children seeking asylum, education is a pathway to healing, empowerment, and a brighter future. Yet,… More

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A renewed fight in dark times on Human Rights Day 2024

December 10, 2024

Last month, Labor’s three brutal migration bills became law. They are a devastating setback for the rights of people seeking… More

Asylum Seekers Centre welcomes three new Board members

December 04, 2024

The Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) is delighted to announce the appointment of three new directors, Giles Gunesekera OAM, Nawaz Isaji,… More

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Shop with Impact this festive season

December 03, 2024

This festive season, make your gift-giving even more meaningful by shopping for a cause. The Asylum Seekers Centre’s Shop with… More