The transformative power of art in healing and resistance
December 11, 2023“Art is so powerful. The love and connection and kindness melts away all the anger and hatred.” It takes a… More
News & stories
Statement from the Asylum Seekers Centre on the conflict in Israel and Palestine
November 29, 2023The Asylum Seekers Centre strongly condemns all forms of anti-semitism, anti-Palestinian racism, and Islamophobia. We join in calling on the… More
Stitched together
October 03, 2023The quiet in the ASC’s main hall is broken as volunteer Alice starts to pull sewing machines, fabric and yarn… More
ASC volunteer’s resolution to run
October 03, 2023Natalie knows how far a dollar goes at the Asylum Seekers Centre. For the past 12 months, she’s volunteered in… More
Reflecting on our first year of reconciliation
October 03, 2023During the first phase of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) journey, known as the ‘Reflect’ stage, the Asylum Seekers Centre… More
Returning from abroad – Letter from the CEO
September 22, 2023It’s been great to be back at the Asylum Seekers Centre after my sabbatical. Walking for change In the two… More
In Homelessness Week 2023 we took our stories to Canberra
August 25, 2023In National Homelessness Week representatives from the Asylum Seekers Centre and other support organisations went to Canberra to advocate for people… More
City2Surf 2023: Team ASC in action
August 22, 2023On 13 August, Team ASC showed out in our signature blue to join the City2Surf! Staff, supporters, and volunteers participated… More
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
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