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
Community stories
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
We continue to support people seeking asylum through the COVID-19 pandemic
March 20, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic calls on us to be calm, creative and practical in our response. Clearly these are challenging times… More
Just keep swimming: How Jeanine rebuilt her future
March 09, 2020Sports educator Jeanine left a volatile situation in East Africa for Australia four years ago. With minimal English and community… More
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