Nurul’s story: Finding a family at ASC Auburn
April 29, 2026Nurul with her daughter Welcome at Auburn The first thing Nurul notices when she walks into the Asylum Seekers Centre’s… More
News & stories
Volunteer Spotlight: Sonia from Intake
April 17, 2026For Sonia, the drive to support people seeking asylum is a personal passion. Growing up next door to her… More
“Profoundly dangerous”: ASC condemns Coalition’s immigration policies
April 14, 2026Sydney, 14 April 2026 — In response to the Coalition’s newly announced immigration policies, the Asylum Seekers Centre warns the… More
From the frontlines: A growing healthcare crisis
April 09, 2026From the frontlines: A growing healthcare crisis “Often we have to paper over the cracks of untreated conditions and… More
Beyond a baseline: Rethinking Australia’s Humanitarian Program
April 01, 2026Australia’s identity is deeply tied to its history of welcoming those in need. From people displaced by the Vietnam War… More
Welcome Wins #3: Lily’s lifelines
March 31, 2026In search for safety “We just want safety and a chance to start over.” When Lily* sought safety in Australia,… More
Denied dignity: Racism in Australia’s asylum system
March 20, 2026Every year on 21 March, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination calls on us to reflect on… More
From welcome to leadership: Empowerment Exchange at the ASC
March 16, 2026“ASC was a great help to me when I first arrived and still is.” – Franny*, an ASC alumni community… More
Breaking fast, building community: ASC’s Iftar Dinner
March 13, 2026This week, the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) community came together for a special evening of connection, reflection, and celebration at… More
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