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TAKE ACTION: Stop Labor’s deportation and surveillance bill

November 21, 2024

The Albanese government is attempting to rush through a draconian deportation and surveillance Bill. Introduced in the wake of the High… More

Adrita’s story: Giving back to the ASC family who supported me

November 20, 2024

My name is Adrita. I am an ASC community member and I give back to the community by supporting the… More

As Trump’s influence spills into Australian politics, kindness can prove a powerful antidote

November 18, 2024

This month we’ve seen the double gutpunch of a Trump triumph overseas, and the introduction of a draconian new deportation… More

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Quinton’s story: “They make us disappear”

November 11, 2024

At just 25 years old, Quinton arrived alone in Australia after fleeing war and persecution in his home country. He… More

The ASC provides a support program for LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers.

Embracing the rainbow: The ASC’s LGBTQIA+ Support Program

October 30, 2024

“I am joining [the Peer Group] because I am sick of hiding myself, as I’ve been doing that for most… More

Sangee’s story as an Asylum seeker

Sangee’s story: Building a new life against the odds

October 28, 2024

My name is Sangee. I’m the head chef of Sangee’s Kitchen and part of the ASC community. I arrived in… More

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Media release: Open letter urges Government to resolve Fast Track failures after 100 days of refugee-led protests

October 22, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE 22 October 2024 Seventy-five prominent refugee, legal, human rights and faith-based organisations have united in an open letter… More

Time for justice and permanency for people failed by ‘fast track’

Joint letter urges government to provide permanency to people failed by ‘Fast Track’

October 22, 2024

Dear Prime Minister and Minister Burke, We write urging you to take immediate action to provide pathways to permanency for… More

Knit and Nourish

Tala’s story: Cooking, crafting and connection

October 21, 2024

Tala*, a mother of three, arrived in Australia nearly five years ago, escaping danger in her home country. Despite the… More