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Seeking asylum as a teenager: Roaa interviews Yawar

December 21, 2021

Roaa, a young woman and refugee advocate interviews Yawar, who has been seeking asylum for five years. Yawar* came to… More

A family - a woman, baby, two girls and a man -poses in their backyard on a swing set and slide. The woman and eldest daughter wear Muslim headscarves.

Mithat’s story: ‘If you give an opportunity to refugees, they can succeed’

December 21, 2021

Turkish refugee Mithat came to Australia with his family ‘with nothing’ in 2017. He started a successful telecommunications company and… More

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New Chair for our ASC Board

November 17, 2021

At our October AGM, Betty Hounslow stepped down as the Chair of the ASC Board after three years in the… More

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Food for Friends

October 08, 2021

Sangee wants to thank you, the Asylum Seekers Centre community, for supporting people seeking asylum with food by sharing her… More

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Kabir calls for safety for Afghan refugees and peace for his country

September 17, 2021

Kabir is a businessman, a refugee from Afghanistan, a husband, a father and a volunteer with the Asylum Seekers Centre…. More

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September 2021 newsletter: Afghanistan update & Food for Friends

September 17, 2021

We continue to be shocked and saddened by the news from Afghanistan. One month on from the Taliban takeover, the… More

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ASC helps people seeking asylum get medications in lockdown

August 16, 2021

In the current Sydney lockdown, the Asylum Seekers Centre has responded to a 60% increase in demand for support. In… More

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August 2021 newsletter: See inside the ASC community in lockdown

August 13, 2021

I want to take this opportunity to share with you some of what we are experiencing at the Asylum Seekers… More

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Breaking: NSW govt announces $6m funds for temporary visa holders

July 26, 2021

The Asylum Seekers Centre welcomes Minister Natalie Ward’s announcement today of  $6million of funding to assist people seeking asylum and… More