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A man wearing a t-shirt and face mask looks into the camera with a serious expression on his face.

Covid-19 anxiety peaks for asylum seeker sleeping rough

January 18, 2022

Arthur*, 60, has been sleeping rough in Sydney for several years while he waits for permanent protection. He’s deeply anxious… More

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Q&A: What can we do to help the people of Afghanistan?

October 19, 2021

Frances Rush, CEO, sat down with Dr Graham Thom, ASC board member and Amnesty International Australia’s Refugee Coordinator to share… More

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Kabir calls for safety for Afghan refugees and peace for his country

September 17, 2021

Kabir is a businessman, a refugee from Afghanistan, a husband, a father and a volunteer with the Asylum Seekers Centre…. More

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Write or call now to support Afghan people

August 17, 2021

Now is the time for the Australian Government to support the people of Afghanistan by increasing humanitarian visas to at… More

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Breaking: NSW govt announces $6m funds for temporary visa holders

July 26, 2021

The Asylum Seekers Centre welcomes Minister Natalie Ward’s announcement today of  $6million of funding to assist people seeking asylum and… More

6 actions you can take in Refugee Week

June 22, 2021

1. Write to your Federal Government Contact the Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews at karen.andrews.mp@aph.gov.au or Immigration Minister Alex Hawke… More

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Speak up for people seeking asylum and refugees in Australia

May 19, 2021

Our Federal Government left people seeking asylum out of the pandemic safety net and the effects of that are still… More

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How people seeking asylum would brief the new Home Affairs Minister

April 08, 2021

Last week it was announced that Queensland MP Karen Andrews would replace Peter Dutton as Home Affairs Minister. We asked… More

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Budget cuts will deepen worsening crisis for people seeking asylum

October 07, 2020

The Asylum Seekers Centre and other refugee organisations have condemned the federal government’s decision to slash support to people seeking… More