Celebrating women in the Asylum Seekers Centre community
March 07, 2024Women in our community face extensive and often prolonged hardship seeking asylum in Australia. Yet despite unimaginable trauma and against… More
Community stories
Meet Marina: Breaking barriers for the most vulnerable
February 09, 2024Marina Camarão, an Intensive Support Caseworker at the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC), describes herself as a problem solver, navigating through… More
The transformative power of art in healing and resistance
December 11, 2023“Art is so powerful. The love and connection and kindness melts away all the anger and hatred.” It takes a… More
Stitched together
October 03, 2023The quiet in the ASC’s main hall is broken as volunteer Alice starts to pull sewing machines, fabric and yarn… More
ASC volunteer’s resolution to run
October 03, 2023Natalie knows how far a dollar goes at the Asylum Seekers Centre. For the past 12 months, she’s volunteered in… More
Reflecting on our first year of reconciliation
October 03, 2023During the first phase of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) journey, known as the ‘Reflect’ stage, the Asylum Seekers Centre… More
Returning from abroad – Letter from the CEO
September 22, 2023It’s been great to be back at the Asylum Seekers Centre after my sabbatical. Walking for change In the two… More
City2Surf 2023: Team ASC in action
August 22, 2023On 13 August, Team ASC showed out in our signature blue to join the City2Surf! Staff, supporters, and volunteers participated… More
Tribute to ASC Board Member Betty Hounslow AM
July 28, 2023The Asylum Seekers Centre pays tribute to the inimitable Betty Hounslow AM who died on Thursday 27 July after a… More
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