Community stories

How people seeking asylum would brief the new Home Affairs Minister

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

‘I have always been keen to help’: Aanya wins uni scholarship

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

Rosemary Kariuki becomes a patron of the Asylum Seekers Centre

The Asylum Seekers Centre Board is delighted to welcome Rosemary Kariuki as a Patron of the ASC.  “Rosemary has been… More

Elena’s story: ‘When I didn’t have anywhere else to go, they helped’

Elena* turned to the Asylum Seekers Centre after her abusive marriage ended, leaving her and her four kids without a… More

Bala’s story: ‘We were fighting by ourselves’

When Bala* arrived at the Asylum Seekers Centre in October, he was at breaking point – financially and mentally.  Bala… More

Anika’s story: ‘It feels like home’

‘It means I have a place where I can see my kids’: Housing program offers security

Thirteen people moved into stable homes in Sydney this month as part of a six-month project supported by the Asylum… More

Asylum seeker’s art flies high at the Art Gallery of NSW

Year 7 student Naveed, a member of the ASC community, was delighted to see a portrait he created has been… More

Monique runs in memory of Mirwais, one year on from refugee doctor’s death

My name is Monique Kurdian. Kurdian is an Armenian name. A couple of generations ago my grandparents sought asylum in… More