March 2022 newsletter: 3 important questions to ask your local candidates
March 03, 2022You have the opportunity to take powerful action. With a federal election imminent and the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, your… More
News & stories
Vote for fair refugee policies in 2022 federal election
March 02, 2022As you consider who you will vote for at the coming federal election, consider asking your local candidate for their… More
Asylum seeking families head back to school
March 02, 2022Families in Sydney are excited to head back to school for the 2022 year, with support from the Asylum Seekers… More
Rapid antigen tests provided for people seeking asylum
February 22, 2022The Asylum Seekers Centre welcomes Multicultural NSW’s announcement that rapid antigen tests (RATs) will be provided for the ASC to… More
Covid-19 anxiety peaks for asylum seeker sleeping rough
January 18, 2022Arthur*, 60, has been sleeping rough in Sydney for several years while he waits for permanent protection. He’s deeply anxious… More
January 2022 newsletter: Impact of Covid-19 outbreak | Access to RATs | Film screening
January 18, 2022The effects of the latest wave of Covid-19 have already been felt at the Asylum Seekers Centre, with increased requests… More
Vale: Philanthropist, activist and journalist Anne Coombs
January 10, 2022It is with great sadness that those of us in the Asylum Seekers Centre community mark the death of Anne… More
Stuck in transit: Aami’s poem
December 21, 2021Aami is a 19-year-old university student and poet who sought asylum in Australia with her family six years ago. Aami’s… More
Seeking asylum as a teenager: Roaa interviews Yawar
December 21, 2021Roaa, a young woman and refugee advocate interviews Yawar, who has been seeking asylum for five years. Yawar* came to… More
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