Bala’s story: ‘We were fighting by ourselves’
February 08, 2021When Bala* arrived at the Asylum Seekers Centre in October, he was at breaking point – financially and mentally. Bala… More
News & stories
Anika’s story: ‘It feels like home’
February 08, 2021
‘It means I have a place where I can see my kids’: Housing program offers security
November 30, 2020Thirteen people moved into stable homes in Sydney this month as part of a six-month project supported by the Asylum… More
Asylum seeker’s art flies high at the Art Gallery of NSW
October 19, 2020Year 7 student Naveed, a member of the ASC community, was delighted to see a portrait he created has been… More
Monique runs in memory of Mirwais, one year on from refugee doctor’s death
October 15, 2020My name is Monique Kurdian. Kurdian is an Armenian name. A couple of generations ago my grandparents sought asylum in… More
Budget cuts will deepen worsening crisis for people seeking asylum
October 07, 2020The Asylum Seekers Centre and other refugee organisations have condemned the federal government’s decision to slash support to people seeking… More
University students grapple with coronavirus crisis
May 06, 2020For many Australians on the brink of adulthood, the current recession has wreaked stress and income loss. For those without… More
Media Release: ASC joins call on PM to ensure Nobody Left Behind
May 04, 2020MEDIA RELEASE Monday 4 May, 2020 The Asylum Seekers Centre has joined a call from over 180 civil society organisations… More
Open letter: ‘Our suffering is heavy in the coronavirus crisis’
April 03, 2020This letter was sent to us by Tariq, a person seeking asylum who is supported by the Asylum Seekers Centre…. More
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