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A legacy of care with Professor Mark Harris

July 18, 2025

A legacy of care with Professor Mark Harris It’s rare to find someone who has dedicated a quarter of a… More

Asylum Seekers Centre announces Elijah Buol OAM as new CEO

July 14, 2025

The Asylum Seekers Centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Elijah Buol OAM as its new CEO.  Elijah brings… More

Tiny instruments, big hearts with “Sing & Grow”

June 28, 2025

Tiny instruments, big hearts with “Sing & Grow”  Every Thursday morning at the Asylum Seekers Centre in Newtown, our main… More

Empowerment on the menu with Parliament on King

June 25, 2025

In the competitive world of catering, Parliament on King combines exceptional cuisine with a powerful social mission. This catering-focused social… More

Ten ways to support people seeking asylum and refugees in Australia

June 20, 2025

Ten ways to support people seeking asylum and refugees in Australia As the global narrative around refugees and people seeking… More

Art is freedom: Refugee artists to check out this Refugee Week

June 14, 2025

Refugee Week begins tomorrow. It is a time to honour the strength and creativity of people who have sought safety… More

A letter from our CEO, Frances Rush OAM

June 12, 2025

After thirty years of being involved with the Asylum Seekers Centre and over a decade as its CEO, I will… More

Statement: Australia must take urgent, concrete action to halt the Israeli Government’s military offensive in Gaza and ensure the unfettered delivery of aid at scale

May 30, 2025

The Asylum Seekers Centre is currently supporting individuals and families who have fled Gaza. We are witnessing firsthand the extreme… More

Displacement through cinema: Our top picks at the 2025 Sydney Film Festival

May 29, 2025

At the Asylum Seekers Centre, we believe in the power of storytelling to bridge divides and amplify voices often ignored. … More