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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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Write or call now to support Afghan people

August 17, 2021

Now is the time for the Australian Government to support the people of Afghanistan by increasing humanitarian visas to at… 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

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Run with #teamASC to help people seeking asylum

July 13, 2021

This September, you can be part of team Asylum Seekers Centre in the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 2021.

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June 2021 newsletter: Covid-19 latest | NSW Budget exclusion | Nadira’s story

June 29, 2021

Once again we find our Sydney community in lockdown and we are all very concerned about the people we support…. More

6 actions you can take in Refugee Week

June 22, 2021

1. Write to your Federal Government Contact the Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews at karen.andrews.mp@aph.gov.au or Immigration Minister Alex Hawke… More