Kids need a healthy smile.

Which can be a challenge for the 1000+ children who visit to the Asylum Seekers Centre. "Most people seeking asylum don't have fluoridated water & access to dental care in their home countries," says ASC nurse Leonie.

"So many of the children I see have problems with tooth decay."

ASC's primary health clinic provides parents with nutrition education & distributes information about free dental services for children.

You can help by:
- Funding our health advocacy & clinic: loom.ly/KHftwLs
- Donating toothpaste to our foodbank: loom.ly/SihRyDU ... See MoreSee Less

2 hours ago  ·  

Our kids are a creative bunch ❤️ Children at the centre spent the last week of school holidays in workshops facilitated by the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

"I've found it very nice. I loved doing the tie dye, it was my first time. I love the designs. I do much art at home like drawing, I love drawing foxes and bunnies but I find it hard to draw humans."
- One of the girls who attended the classes. ... See MoreSee Less

21 hours ago  ·  

On behalf of the Asylum Seekers Centre community, CEO Frances Rush warmly congratulates Dr Munjed Al Muderis who represented NSW at the Australian of the Year Awards today. 🙌

"We are proud that Dr Al Muderis is a patron of the Asylum Seekers Centre.

"By sharing his personal experience, and his long-term advocacy for the rights of refugees and people seeking asylum, Dr Al Muderis has brought hope and inspiration to many.

"As the 2020 NSW Australian of the Year his message will reach many more." ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago  ·