A letter from our CEO, Frances Rush OAM
June 12, 2025After thirty years of being involved with the Asylum Seekers Centre and over a decade as its CEO, I will… More
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Statement: Australia must take urgent, concrete action to halt the Israeli Government’s military offensive in Gaza and ensure the unfettered delivery of aid at scale
May 30, 2025The Asylum Seekers Centre is currently supporting individuals and families who have fled Gaza. We are witnessing firsthand the extreme… More
Displacement through cinema: Our top picks at the 2025 Sydney Film Festival
May 29, 2025At the Asylum Seekers Centre, we believe in the power of storytelling to bridge divides and amplify voices often ignored. … More
National Reconciliation Week: Bridging Now to Next
May 27, 2025This week is National Reconciliation Week and it’s a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures,… More
Connection and advocacy at the Asylum Seekers Centre
May 14, 2025Connection and advocacy at the Asylum Seekers Centre At the Asylum Seekers Centre, we do more than meet people’s immediate… More
Frances Rush OAM to step down as Asylum Seekers Centre CEO
May 05, 2025The Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) announced today that Frances Rush OAM is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer after 10… More
Voters reject fear and division, now it’s time to get to work
May 05, 2025The election outcome over the weekend was a rejection of the politics of fear and division. In his acceptance speech,… More
Reflecting on Climate Refugees this Earth Day
April 22, 2025As we mark Earth Day, it’s essential to recognise the growing crisis of people displaced by the impacts of climate… More
How to speak to friends and family about the rights of people seeking asylum
April 17, 2025Powerful forces in our society have repeatedly made the choice to demonise and dehumanise refugees and people seeking asylum for… More
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