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

November 30, 2020

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

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

October 19, 2020

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

October 15, 2020

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

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University students grapple with coronavirus crisis

May 06, 2020

For many Australians on the brink of adulthood, the current recession has wreaked stress  and income loss. For those without… More

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Open letter: ‘Our suffering is heavy in the coronavirus crisis’

April 03, 2020

This letter was sent to us by Tariq, a person seeking asylum who is supported by the Asylum Seekers Centre…. More

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We continue to support people seeking asylum through the COVID-19 pandemic

March 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic calls on us to be calm, creative and practical in our response. Clearly these are challenging times… More

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Just keep swimming: How Jeanine rebuilt her future

March 09, 2020

Sports educator Jeanine left a volatile situation in East Africa for Australia four years ago. With minimal English and community… More

Professional headshot photo of Marina Brizar.

Meet Marina: The young lawyer helping refugees cross borders for jobs

March 07, 2020

Marina Brizar is an unstoppable force. As a 10-year-old, she made a plan to study a double degree in law… More