Rosemary Kariuki becomes a patron of the Asylum Seekers Centre
February 11, 2021The Asylum Seekers Centre Board is delighted to welcome Rosemary Kariuki as a Patron of the ASC. “Rosemary has been… More
Community stories
Elena’s story: ‘When I didn’t have anywhere else to go, they helped’
February 08, 2021Elena* 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’
February 08, 2021When 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’
February 08, 2021
‘It means I have a place where I can see my kids’: Housing program offers security
November 30, 2020Thirteen 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
October 19, 2020Year 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
October 15, 2020My name is Monique Kurdian. Kurdian is an Armenian name. A couple of generations ago my grandparents sought asylum in… More
University students grapple with coronavirus crisis
May 06, 2020For many Australians on the brink of adulthood, the current recession has wreaked stress and income loss. For those without… More
Open letter: ‘Our suffering is heavy in the coronavirus crisis’
April 03, 2020This letter was sent to us by Tariq, a person seeking asylum who is supported by the Asylum Seekers Centre…. More
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