Asylum Seekers Centre welcomes three new Board members
December 04, 2024The Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) is delighted to announce the appointment of three new directors, Giles Gunesekera OAM, Nawaz Isaji,… More
Community stories
Shop with Impact this festive season
December 03, 2024This festive season, make your gift-giving even more meaningful by shopping for a cause. The Asylum Seekers Centre’s Shop with… More
Adrita’s story: Giving back to the ASC family who supported me
November 20, 2024My name is Adrita. I am an ASC community member and I give back to the community by supporting the… More
Quinton’s story: “They make us disappear”
November 11, 2024At just 25 years old, Quinton arrived alone in Australia after fleeing war and persecution in his home country. He… More
Embracing the rainbow: The ASC’s LGBTQIA+ Support Program
October 30, 2024“I am joining [the Peer Group] because I am sick of hiding myself, as I’ve been doing that for most… More
Sangee’s story: Building a new life against the odds
October 28, 2024My name is Sangee. I’m the head chef of Sangee’s Kitchen and part of the ASC community. I arrived in… More
Tala’s story: Cooking, crafting and connection
October 21, 2024Tala*, a mother of three, arrived in Australia nearly five years ago, escaping danger in her home country. Despite the… More
“My home is here”: Time for justice and permanency for people failed by ‘fast track’
September 23, 2024Australia prides itself on being a land of opportunity, of offering a fair go to all who reside here. Yet… More
ASC computer tuition volunteer on bridging digital literacy with empathy
September 11, 2024“After every lesson, I’m humbled by the kind words, warmth and resilience of the ASC community members and other ASC… More
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