Share a free hot lunch with the Asylum Seekers Centre.
As of Wednesday February 21st, we have launched hot lunches in Newtown. These Wednesday lunches are prepared by members of the ASC family.
This lunch is in addition to the hot lunches already provided, meaning free hot lunches are available in Auburn on Wednesdays at 12:30pm and in Newtown on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 12:30pm. Catch up with old friends and make new ones.
Cumberland Council has partnered with Reclink to offer a range of free activities including gardening and gentle exercise. Come along and meet fellow garden enthusiasts.
When:Wednesday Garden Club 9am to 4pm and Thursday Garden Club 9am to 4pm
Where: Auburn Centre for Community, 44a Macquarie Road, Auburn
For more information and to visit Cumberland city council web page here.
Be part of a fun and creative sewing community, learn new skills and have a good time. Bring in your mending or any sewing project you are working on. We will provide all supplies, equipment, and a supportive and friendly learning environment.
When: Every Tuesday (1:30pm-3pm) and Friday (10:30am-12:30pm)
Where: ASC Newtown
Booking: To join the sewing group please email ce.events@asylumseekerscentre.
When: 10:30am – 12:30pm every Friday.
Where: ASC, 43 Bedford Street, Newtown
To join the sewing group: email ce.events@asylumseekerscentre.org.au
Enjoy live music performances in Marrickville. Free tickets are available to ASC clients, but tickets are limited. Enjoy free live music, mainly soul, jazz, funk, blues, indie pop and socialise with one another. Discounted food and drinks.
When: Every Monday and Tuesday night, doors open at 7pm until late
Where: Marrickville
Booking: For more information and reserve a spot email ce.events@asylumseekerscentre.
Cumberland Council libraries have organised a variety of enjoyable activities for Children and Youth to join in and have fun.
Click here to see a full list of activities.
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Free Bollywood Dance classes for kids aged 8 to 13 years from 5pm to 6pm every Thursday.
When: Thursday, 9 May 2024 to Thursday, 27 June 2024
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Westmead Progress Hall, 43 Hassall Street, Westmead
Bookings: https://www.cumberland.nsw.
Explore TAFE online courses. Study anywhere anytime.
TAFE Digital offers a wide range of nationally recognised, online study options, across a range of modern industries. You can study online and enjoy flexible learning to fit your lifestyle, with our online short courses, certificates, diplomas, and degrees.
More information here.
Semester 1, 2024 is now open for enrolments, with hundreds of courses to choose from. TAFE offer flexible study options including complimentary courses, industry-experienced teachers and hands-on skills for a successful career.
More information here
Limited full-fee undergraduate scholarships for people seeking asylum are available in a number of
universities in NSW. For more information, please visit our Work and Training page.
Applications for the 2024 academic year are now closed, except for Notre Dame, please see
below.
Scholarship applications for the 2025 academic year will open around October-November 2024. ASC will hold an information session around July 2024, during the school holidays.
Please watch this page for information.
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University of Notre Dame – VC’s Humanitarian Scholarship
Find more information here.
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Join free tennis coaching lessons every Friday at Olympic park organised by Reclink.
Coaches and equipment provided.
When: Every Friday morning 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Olympic Park
For more information and to book: Email Josh at
josh.tildesley@reclink.org or phone 0423 375 442
The Community Street Soccer Program, known as Street Soccer, is a fun and exciting initiative of The Big Issue that uses the power of sport to change lives. Our free weekly sessions give participants an opportunity to get active, make new friends and seek support in a fun and safe environment.
Sydney City Street Soccer
Where: King George V Recreation Centre, Cumberland St, The Rocks
When: Monday 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Parramatta Street Soccer
Where: Robin Thomas Reserve
When: Thursday 3 – 5pm
Building Self-Confidence (Online) – 10:00am – 2:00pm, Saturday 11th May 2024
Dive into the theory and practice of boosting self-confidence. Learn to evaluate your confidence levels, challenge negative self-talk, and techniques to enhance self-assurance.
Effective Communication Skills (Online) – 10:00am – 2:00pm, Saturday 18th May 2024
Develop the art of clear expression and understand various communication styles. This workshop covers practical exercises to communicate your priorities effectively.
Practising Assertiveness (Online) – 10:00am – 2:00pm, Saturday 25th May 2024
Assertiveness is crucial, especially in moments of doubt. Learn what assertiveness truly means, how to develop assertiveness skills, and how to apply them confidently.
Whether you’re looking to attend one workshop or all three, please email wsydrecoverycollege@onedoor.org.au to secure your spot!
Start School Strong is offering this information session for mums, dads, carers and grandparents with children up to 6 years old.
Bruce Chan, Counsellor and Parent Educator, will present:
Vietnamese, Khmer and Arabic interpreters can be arranged for you. Please let us know by email or phone if you would like an interpreter after you register.
Interpreters will need to be booked at least one week before the session.
Bookings are essential and places are limited. Please register here: https://bit.ly/4b1TLng
You can also register by calling Start School Strong on 0407 708 626.
Learn English at Auburn and Newtown. Classes are available for a range of learner stages including basic, beginner, upper beginner, intermediate and advanced students.
For more information and to book: Email ce.events@asylumseekerscentre.org.au
AUBURN
Where: Auburn Centre for Community, 44a Macquarie Road Auburn view on Google Maps
Beginners
When: Wednesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
NEWTOWN
Where: ASC Newtown, 43 Bedford St Newtown view on Google Maps
Upper Beginner
When: Thursday 11:30 -12:30pm
Intermediate
When: Thursday 10-11:30pm
ONLINE (your teacher will send a link before each class)
Upper Beginner
When: Wednesday 6 – 7 pm
Intermediate
When: Tuesdays: 10 -11 am
When: Wednesday 11 am -12 pm
Advanced
When: Tuesday 6 – 7:30 pm
When: Wednesday 6 – 7:30 pm
Drop in to Auburn Centre for Community to join a Computer class or English class run by Cumberland City Council.
Computer class: Wednesdays, 9:30am – 12pm
English conversation class: Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Computer class run by Cumberland City Council
| When: | Wednesdays 9:30AM- 12:00PM |
| Where: | Auburn Centre for Community, 44a Macquarie Road Auburn |
| To book: | No booking required |
English conversation class run by Cumberland City Council
| When: | Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Where: | Auburn Centre for Community, 44a Macquarie Road Auburn |
| To book: | No booking required |
Do you want to study English full-time? You may be able to study Certificate I-IV English for free at TAFE. You will need to have study rights and be on a bridging visa. Register your interest in the courses listed under ‘English for Further Study’
