What’s on

Activities at ASC Newtown

Take a look at all our regular activities in Newtown HERE.

Incudes English classes, sewing, art, centre support and lunch.

Activities at ASC Auburn

We are at Auburn Centre for Community on Wednesdays between 10 and 1.30pm.

See what we do at ASC Auburn HERE.

Annual Children's Reading Day

Warwick Farm Children’s activity morning to support reading and learning at Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections.

Note: This IS NOT an ASC event

When: Wednesday November 4th, 10am-12pm

Where: 11 Gallop St Warwick Farm

Bookings HERE.

Get creative and join Newtown Art Club for free

Come along, explore different art activities, try new techniques and enjoy making art in a welcoming, social environment.

Where: Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, 11–13 Darley Street, Newtown.

When: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 2pm to 3pm,

More info HERE.

Water Safety Storytime

Join Cumberland Council for a special Water Safety Storytime presented by the Royal Life Saving Society NSW.

This fun and interactive session will teach important water safety skills for staying safe around pools, rivers, beaches and other waterways. Suitable for young children and their families.

All sessions start at 11am.

• Granville Library on Thursday 12 November
• Wentworthville Library on Thursday 19 November
• Guildford Library on Friday 20 November

All FREE activities with ASC

Please click the links below to learn  about different programs

ASC WEEKLY SCHEDULE – All the classes and activities you can join

COMING UP – Find out about the future activities you can join

Do you want to apply for University and Scholarships?

Get help applying for university courses and tuition fee scholarships.

Contact us at [email protected] to talk to a University Advisor at ASC.

University Scholarships

Limited full-fee and partial undergraduate scholarships for people seeking asylum are available in a number of universities in NSW.

You MUST also apply to enrol in an eligible course at the university you are applying for scholarships. 

Current full-fee scholarships:

UNSW – Asylum Seekers and Refugee Students Scholarship Open now until 30 October

Western Sydney University – Asylum Seeker Scholarship Open now until 16 November

UTS – Humanitarian Scholarship Open now until 1 December.

University of Notre Dame – VC’s Humanitarian Scholarship
Open timeline – Conditions here

Fee-Free Courses at TAFE

TAFE offers flexible study options and nationally recognised courses to ensure you are job-ready. Explore study and training options via this LINK.

Semester 2, 2026 is now open for enrolments.

Talk to a TAFE Career Counsellor today! They can help you find a course. Simply call TAFE on 131 601 (Option 5, then Option 2) to make an appointment.

The ASC can also help you to understand information, provide you with advice and guidance, and help to complete enrolment forms. Simply email [email protected]

Study guide and info for HSC students

Computer and English Classes

Click HERE to find information about Computer Classes at ASC and in Sydney.

Click HERE to find information about English Classes at ASC and in Sydney

Soccer

Click THIS LINK to find out about different places to play soccer for free.

Swimming Lessons

Click THIS LINK to see information about the swimming classes we offer.

Free Gym Access

Join other ASC members at a gym in The Rocks. Click here for more information.

Bookings: email [email protected]

Community Directory

This is a directory of services that can help you. These are services offered by the ASC and by other organisations.

This includes information for services to support emergencies, paying bills, housing or government services, legal aid and more.

Click HERE for more information.

Note: The list of services from other organisations have their own eligibility criteria. This is only a guide.

Form Filling Services Directory

Need assistance filling out forms? View this directory of organisations across Sydney where you can get help in completing various documents and applications, with some language support available.

More information HERE.

Food Supports

Click here for information about food support across Sydney.

Mental Health Supports

Click here for organisations that can help with counselling and mental health.

ASC Marketplace

Basic items for free from ASC!

-look at the list
-fill and submit the form
-we will contact you
-pick up is from ASC Newtown

The list is regularly updated. Visit the Marketplace HERE.

Taronga Zoo Pass

We have a Community Pass from Taronga Zoo for clients of ASC to attend for free. Please fill this form if you would like to attend. ASC will then be in contact.

Click Here.

Men's Sheds

Men’s Sheds are a great place to connect, make friends and learn new skills.

Where/when: Various locations/time

Find a shed HERE.