Stitched together

October 03, 2023

The quiet in the ASC’s main hall is broken as volunteer Alice starts to pull sewing machines, fabric and yarn… More

ASC volunteer’s resolution to run

October 03, 2023

Natalie knows how far a dollar goes at the Asylum Seekers Centre. For the past 12 months, she’s volunteered in… More

Reflecting on our first year of reconciliation

October 03, 2023

During the first phase of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) journey, known as the ‘Reflect’ stage, the Asylum Seekers Centre… More

Returning from abroad – Letter from the CEO

September 22, 2023

It’s been great to be back at the Asylum Seekers Centre after my sabbatical. Walking for change In the two… More

City2Surf 2023: Team ASC in action

August 22, 2023

On 13 August, Team ASC showed out in our signature blue to join the City2Surf! Staff, supporters, and volunteers participated… More

Tribute to ASC Board Member Betty Hounslow AM

July 28, 2023

The Asylum Seekers Centre pays tribute to the inimitable Betty Hounslow AM who died on Thursday 27 July after a… More

ASC staff members pose outside the ASC building in Newtown, wearing ASC branded running singlets from our 'Shop with impact' collection

Why our City2Surf Charity Superstars support the ASC

July 24, 2023

Georgia Chapman What inspired you to participate in the City2Surf this year? I enrolled in the City2Surf as I wanted… More

ASC fundraiser Marlene Griffin awarded 2023 NSW Humanitarian Award

July 21, 2023

The ASC was honoured to accept a 2023 NSW Humanitarian Award on behalf of Marlene Griffin, who sadly passed away… More

How pro bono health workers are treating trauma in asylum seekers

July 21, 2023

People seeking asylum come to Australia in hopes of leaving their trauma behind, fleeing persecution, violence, abuse, and discrimination. Where… More