What’s the difference between a person seeking asylum and a refugee?
August 10, 2023What is the difference between people seeking asylum and refugees? Although these terms are frequently used interchangeably, they represent distinct… More
News & stories
Tribute to ASC Board Member Betty Hounslow AM
July 28, 2023The Asylum Seekers Centre pays tribute to the inimitable Betty Hounslow AM who died on Thursday 27 July after a… More
Why our City2Surf Charity Superstars support the ASC
July 24, 2023Georgia Chapman What inspired you to participate in the City2Surf this year? I enrolled in the City2Surf as I wanted… More
ASC fundraiser Marlene Griffin awarded 2023 NSW Humanitarian Award
July 21, 2023The ASC was honoured to accept a 2023 NSW Humanitarian Award on behalf of Marlene Griffin, who sadly passed away… More
How pro bono health workers are treating trauma in asylum seekers
July 21, 2023People seeking asylum come to Australia in hopes of leaving their trauma behind, fleeing persecution, violence, abuse, and discrimination. Where… More
The detention regime’s ‘long tail of cruelty’
July 10, 2023It’s a very happy occasion when someone in our community receives their permanent protection visa. There are tears of joy… More
A frightening future for people seeking asylum in NSW
June 22, 2023On 30 June, the Asylum Seekers Centre and 14 other organisations will lose access to life-saving NSW Government funding made… More
Rebirth in the land of freedom
June 21, 2023This story is translated from the original Arabic. Quitzal is a member of our community who has chosen this… More
How the Asylum Seekers Centre is ‘Finding Freedom’ this Refugee Week
June 21, 2023It’s appropriate that the theme for this year’s Refugee Week is ‘Finding Freedom’, as we’re just days away from seeing… More
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