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September 2021 newsletter: Afghanistan update & Food for Friends

September 17, 2021

We continue to be shocked and saddened by the news from Afghanistan. One month on from the Taliban takeover, the… More

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ASC helps people seeking asylum get medications in lockdown

August 16, 2021

In the current Sydney lockdown, the Asylum Seekers Centre has responded to a 60% increase in demand for support. In… More

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August 2021 newsletter: See inside the ASC community in lockdown

August 13, 2021

I want to take this opportunity to share with you some of what we are experiencing at the Asylum Seekers… 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

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Run with #teamASC to help people seeking asylum

July 13, 2021

This September, you can be part of team Asylum Seekers Centre in the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 2021.

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June 2021 newsletter: Covid-19 latest | NSW Budget exclusion | Nadira’s story

June 29, 2021

Once again we find our Sydney community in lockdown and we are all very concerned about the people we support…. More

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May 2021 newsletter: We cannot be silent in the face of the Federal Government’s actions

May 19, 2021

I am becoming increasingly disturbed by the actions of our Government. In the past month, the Federal Government has continued… 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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‘I have always been keen to help’: Aanya wins uni scholarship

March 09, 2021

Aanya* is a eighteen-year-old university student who, with her family, sought safety in Australia five years ago. She is a… More