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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

Adrita’s story: Giving back to the ASC family who supported me

November 20, 2024

My name is Adrita. I am an ASC community member and I give back to the community by supporting the… More

Asylum Seekers story

Quinton’s story: “They make us disappear”

November 11, 2024

At just 25 years old, Quinton arrived alone in Australia after fleeing war and persecution in his home country. He… More

The ASC provides a support program for LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers.

Embracing the rainbow: The ASC’s LGBTQIA+ Support Program

October 30, 2024

“I am joining [the Peer Group] because I am sick of hiding myself, as I’ve been doing that for most… More

Sangee’s story as an Asylum seeker

Sangee’s story: Building a new life against the odds

October 28, 2024

My name is Sangee. I’m the head chef of Sangee’s Kitchen and part of the ASC community. I arrived in… More

Knit and Nourish

Tala’s story: Cooking, crafting and connection

October 21, 2024

Tala*, a mother of three, arrived in Australia nearly five years ago, escaping danger in her home country. Despite the… More

‘fast track’ blog

“My home is here”: Time for justice and permanency for people failed by ‘fast track’

September 23, 2024

Australia prides itself on being a land of opportunity, of offering a fair go to all who reside here. Yet… More