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Suravi, a woman seeking asylum who stayed at Providence House. Learn about the Asylum Seekers Centre's housing progrma

Learn about Providence House: A house of hope for people seeking asylum

August 25, 2022

Providence House, a four-unit apartment block in the inner west of Sydney, has been a home for more than one… More

Learn how the ASC is responding to our your feedback. A photo of two women chatting at the ASC office.

How we’re responding to feedback on our recreation programs

August 16, 2022

At the start of 2022, we asked the valued members of the Asylum Seekers Centre community, for your thoughts on… More

Hope, 2, plays with other children at the ASC Family Day.

July 2022 newsletter: Find out about Family days + Action on reconciliation

July 21, 2022

Two minutes inside the ASC Many new supporters have joined us recently, so we wanted to share this new short… More

ASC team member Gianne with a young girl whose family is seeking asylum in Australia.

Asylum-seeking families connect and play at the ASC

July 21, 2022

At an Asylum Seekers Centre Family Day, asylum-seeking families can pick up baby essentials, have fun together and get advice… More

A man, Minister Andrew Giles, sits at a table and speaks to a group of people who are supported by the Asylum Seekers Centre

June 2022 newsletter: First Immigration Minister to visit ASC in a decade

June 27, 2022

We have been reflecting on the idea of ‘healing’ this week, as it’s the theme of Refugee Week 2022. What… More

A man with a beard smiles while speaking to another man.

3 new jobs for people seeking asylum: A day at the ASC

June 23, 2022

For Asylum Seekers Centre employment coordinator Jeff Milgate, the best kind of day is one where a person seeking asylum… More

A young girl wearing a headscarf looks at the camera, she is surrounded by other children wearing colourful clothes.

Get the facts: How many refugees make Australia their home each year?

June 16, 2022

Australia has a long history of welcoming refugees to its shores, and is home to a diverse multicultural population of… More

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong

It’s time for us to start rebuilding, post-Federal Election

May 25, 2022

It’s time to rebuild. Now is the time for an inclusive and compassionate society with a new Federal Government. Cruel… More

Two people sit on a couch, chatting and smiling, at the Asylum Seekers Centre's National Volunteer Week event.

May 2022 newsletter: Election draws close, new ASC website

May 19, 2022

The election campaign is almost over and there has been very little compassion and understanding for refugees and people seeking… More