BREAKING: The Asylum Seekers Centre strongly applauds the NSW Government’s announcement of more than $6 million assistance for multicultural communities including people seeking asylum to help with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This commitment from the NSW Government signals its recognition that the most vulnerable multicultural communities have been hit hard by COVID-19 and that they have been excluded from any Federal Government support.

The Asylum Seekers Centre is proud to be a part of the NSW Joint Partnership Working Group on Refugee Resettlement whose advocacy, amongst others, has led to this decision.

Acting Minister for Multiculturalism Geoff Lee has also recognised in his statement the role of frontline community organisations who have “shown immense leadership at this time.” ... See MoreSee Less

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