ASC team member Gianne with a young girl whose family is seeking asylum in Australia.

Asylum-seeking families connect and play at the ASC

July 21, 2022

At an Asylum Seekers Centre Family Day, asylum-seeking families can pick up baby essentials, have fun together and get advice… More

A man, Minister Andrew Giles, sits at a table and speaks to a group of people who are supported by the Asylum Seekers Centre

June 2022 newsletter: First Immigration Minister to visit ASC in a decade

June 27, 2022

We have been reflecting on the idea of ‘healing’ this week, as it’s the theme of Refugee Week 2022. What… More

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3 new jobs for people seeking asylum: A day at the ASC

June 23, 2022

For Asylum Seekers Centre employment coordinator Jeff Milgate, the best kind of day is one where a person seeking asylum… More

Two people sit on a couch, chatting and smiling, at the Asylum Seekers Centre's National Volunteer Week event.

May 2022 newsletter: Election draws close, new ASC website

May 19, 2022

The election campaign is almost over and there has been very little compassion and understanding for refugees and people seeking… More

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Andrew’s story: finding work, friends and a future

May 19, 2022

When Andrew arrived in Australia, he found his first job alone. “I met a guy, he was working, doing the… More

Donate to help people rebuild their lives

May 10, 2022

People seeking asylum know what it is like to have their lives change overnight. When they seek protection in a… More

Learn more about how Australian businesses can employ people seeking asylum

What it’s like finding a job when you’re seeking asylum

May 10, 2022

Connections and a network can help you when finding a job, but when you’re new to a country and seeking… More

A hand pushes a plastic bottle into a recycling machine.

Recycle and support people seeking asylum

April 20, 2022

You can now make a donation to the Asylum Seekers Centre by recycling your bottles and cans through the Return… More

A bumper sticker on a car window that reads 'I'm voting for fair policies for refugees.''

March 2022 newsletter: Federal Budget released, order election packs

March 31, 2022

We welcome the additional 16,500 visas promised for people from Afghanistan in this week’s Federal budget. The Afghan community in Australia has… More