On this #InternationalDayofPeace, we share the words of Yusra Mardini. With demonisation and fear growing, now’s the time to stand up for the dignity, protection, and peace every person seeking asylum deserves.

It's time for the federal government, states and territories to enact laws that enshrine housing as a human right. And we must see people seeking asylum included because access to public housing should be based on degree of need, not visa status. https://loom.ly/a_OukCk

Forced to flee for her activism, Rosalie arrived in Australia with nothing. Today, she’s training, working, and speaking out. Her story is powerful, necessary, and full of purpose. 👉 Read Rosalie’s story now in our latest blog: https://asylumseekerscentre.org.au/blog-rosalie/

Here at the Asylum Seekers Centre we will make our voices louder and refuse to be sidelined in shaping Australia’s human rights agenda - with you by our side. Stand with us for people seeking asylum. 👉 asylumseekerscentre.org.au/donate

The Albanese government's Anti-Fairness Bill, which will pave the way for mass deportations, has passed the Senate. We are devastated and in disbelief. https://loom.ly/2v-GSD8

Thank you again @davidshoebridge.bsky.social for representing the serious concerns of the community.

Mohammad, who has been held on Nauru for over a year, says "our situation here is very, very hard... people are sick, people are distressed because we don't know what our future will be, what will happen to our lives". This is the human cost of policy. https://loom.ly/AeOK1go

The government tried to shut us out, but grateful to ‪@davidshoebridge.bsky.social‬ for representing the serious concerns of the community. Read the submission we weren't permitted to submit ourselves: https://loom.ly/sFtqGJ8

While Labor spins lines about cohesion its inhumane migration choices betray a disregard for human rights | Elijah Buol

Labor's new anti-fairness bill is failing human rights and our nation's cornerstones of fairness, justice, and equity, writes our CEO Elijah Buol via @australia.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

"On Sunday, so-called Marches for Australia will take place across the country. These are the angry and divisive voices of a tiny minority spreading hate from a position of fear, with no idea what Australia truly means." - Elijah Buol OAM, ASC CEO [1/3]

Great to host our friends Jana and Ogy from ‪@asrc1.bsky.social‬ at the ASC to meet our new CEO Elijah and discuss our joint advocacy for people seeking asylum. #SectorPartner #RefugeeRights #Collaboration

Elijah Buol OAM has walked the path of displacement — now he leads the Asylum Seekers Centre with purpose and hope. “My mission is to elevate the voices of people seeking asylum.” Read his letter to the community https://asylumseekerscentre.org.au/a-letter-from-our-ceo-elijah-buol-oam/

Rain, hills, and heart—our team ran with purpose raising funds for people seeking safety. Read more about our CIty2Surf champs, running with our new CEO, and find out how you can join us next year: 👉 https://loom.ly/fUN5viM

After over a decade of leading with heart, Frances Rush OAM steps down as our CEO. Frances has been a guiding light— always advocating for welcome, compassion, and justice for people seeking asylum. Though she’s leaving the role, her legacy lives on in the work we continue every day💙

People seeking asylum are disproportionately at risk of homelessness and at risk of being left behind. This is a growing crisis that can no longer be ignored. Thank you ‪@jennyleong.bsky.social‬, our local Newtown MP, for your advocacy and for highlighting this urgent issue in Parliament.

This #HomelessnessWeek2025, we join the call for #HomelessnessActionNow. 1 in 4 people seeking asylum we support in crisis casework are homeless or at risk—shut out of public housing and safety nets. This is a humanitarian failure. Support must be based on need, not visa status.

30,000+ people seeking safety in Australia are still waiting for a decision. No answer. No certainty. No peace. This is a crisis of policy, not numbers. We need urgent reform.

One of our supporters shared this lovely message to our community — and it’s a reminder to stand on the side of welcome. In a time when anti-immigration rhetoric is getting louder, this kind of solidarity matters more than ever.

Fact: Seeking asylum is a human right according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 1951 Refugee Convention. People seeking asylum have fled unimaginable danger in search of safety. Doing so is a human right that must be protected.

The Asylum Seekers Centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Elijah Buol OAM as its new CEO. Read more about Elijah and his appointment on our blog: https://loom.ly/m0d0LGM

At the Asylum Seekers Centre, we’re shaping fairer systems — from frontline services to systemic advocacy. Our newsletter is built for everyone who cares about justice, compassion, and welcome. Insightful, practical, and deeply human. Subscribe to humanity now: 👉 https://loom.ly/bKflygM

Meg, our Community Participation Coordinator shares, “The ASC feels alive when Sing & Grow is on!” Sing & Grow is our weekly music therapy program where families seeking asylum sing, dance, play instruments, heal & connect with community. Read more here: asylumseekerscentre.org.au/blog-sing-gr...

Have you or your loved ones been affected by war or conflict? You are not alone. Help is just a phone call away. Call 1800 845 198. ✔️ Free ✔️ Confidential ✔️ In your language Provided by STARTTS. More info here: https://loom.ly/W67VW5E

The heartbreaking reality for child refugees fleeing war and trauma. Every child deserves dignity and a future. www.aljazeera.com/features/lon...

“They are not looking for charity — people seeking asylum are driven by a desire to become self-reliant and build a better future for themselves and their families.” shares Ravi Prasad of Parliament on King Read more on our blog: Empowerment on the menu✊ asylumseekerscentre.org.au/empowerment-...

This #RefugeeWeek, and every day, we celebrate the strength that comes from diverse voices and shared humanity. Thank you to Abang, Charles, and Thouraya for sharing what it means to find freedom through community. #AsylumSeekersCentre

Some highlights from Thouraya's social media take over last Monday.💙 Tune in on our Facebook and Instagram stories for more inspiring insights from our #RefugeeWeek participants. Charles is live today. Abang on Friday!

This week only, to mark Refugee Week - all donations to the Asylum Seekers Centre will be doubled, doubling your impact for people seeking asylum. Together, we ensure people seeking asylum have a community of support. Double your donation now: 🔗https://loom.ly/0_VDD38

Refugees are our neighbours, our colleagues, our classmates. They deserve what we all do: freedom, safety, and dignity. This Refugee Week (15-21 June), speak up, stand alongside, and remind the world—refugee rights are human rights 🙌

Qualified. Experienced. Overlooked. Nearly half of refugees in Australia are stuck in jobs far below their skills — even 10 years on. It’s time to demand better recognition of qualifications and fair access to meaningful work. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...

Muzafar Ali, former Afghan refugee and Fred Hollows Award winner, is cycling 4,000km across Australia for refugee education. From fleeing the Taliban to co-founding schools in Indonesia supporting 2,000+ students, his story shows refugees as changemakers. Follow his journey at rideforeducation.com

At the Asylum Seekers Centre, we make sure no one is left alone. Every staff member is part of the village - providing people seeking asylum with support in health care, employment, community and more. 🔗Learn more here: https://loom.ly/0_VDD38

People seeking asylum often arrive at the ASC carrying stories of trauma, displacement, and resilience. Daan Hartog, one of our Complex Caseworkers, shares, “Many of these stories are hidden behind generous smiles, too delicate to be shared until they feel safe.” https://loom.ly/MVIidrg

Displacement through cinema: Our top picks at the 2025 Sydney Film Festival: https://asylumseekerscentre.org.au/top-picks-at-the-2025-sydney-film-festival/

More than a decade on, it is time for the Albanese government to end offshore detention for good and ensure the humane treatment and fair processing of people seeking asylum.

Today, on #NationalSorryDay, and every day, we remember the Stolen Generations. We honour the strength of survivors and First Nations peoples, and acknowledge the ongoing pain and injustice they face. In memory, in truth, and with a resolve to take action, we walk together.

Australia’s policy towards refugees and people seeking asylum stands at a critical juncture and Labor has the political clout for a principled reset, writes @maryannekenny.bsky.social via @aunz.theconversation.com. theconversation.com/labor-now-ha...

Frances Rush OAM, CEO of ASC, said: “My passion for supporting people seeking asylum and refugees isn’t diminished. It has been my life’s work and I will continue advocating for and supporting the community.” asylumseekerscentre.org.au/frances-rush...

Congratulations to @albomp.bsky.social and @australianlabor.bsky.social. The Prime Minister spoke of kindness being at the heart of his election victory. This must be a mantra and a mandate reflected in policy and rhetoric. It's time to get to work to deliver on fairness, compassion, and justice.

The conversations you have today, tomorrow, and every day after can help deliver real change. Use these tips from people with lived experience and expertise to speak to loved ones about the rights of people seeking asylum and why we must choose compassion over cruelty.

Thouraya is a refugee with lived experience of seeking asylum in Australia and she believes this election must be one where Australia chooses compassion over cruelty 💙

This weekend, we held a candidate forum in Wentworth alongside sector partners. All candidates were invited but only @allegraspender.bsky.social and Nick Ward (Greens) attended. So we asked them: if elected, what would be your priorities to advance the rights of people seeking asylum and refugees?

By 2050, climate change could displace 143 million people in the Global South. This #EarthDay, let’s stand in solidarity with those who are forced to flee for survival and push for real change. asylumseekerscentre.org.au/reflecting-o...

A big thank you to Senator @davidshoebridge.bsky.social for visiting the Asylum Seekers Centre in Newtown. It was great to discuss our shared commitment to protecting the human rights of people seeking asylum, and share our frontline experience and expertise.

Join us at our Wentworth candidate forum to find out how your local candidates stack up on the rights of people seeking asylum and refugees. All Wentworth candidates were invited to attend. 📅 2pm Sunday 27 April 📍Waverley Library RSVP essential: loom.ly/8p9T85c

Let the open letter signed by 35+ organisations remind us: the conversation on people seeking asylum and refugees must stay compassionate, fact-based, and true to Australia’s multicultural values. asylumseekerscentre.org.au/media-releas...

Empathy in action: A letter from Abang Anade Othow, Deputy Chair of the Asylum Seekers Centre, on advocacy, strength, and the power of words. Join us in standing for justice, dignity, and the voices of those seeking refuge. asylumseekerscentre.org.au/a-letter-fro...

Grateful for such an inspiring staff day with the team as we discussed our values, advocacy strategies, how we can further strengthen our community engagement, and the many other ways we can continue working to better serve people seeking asylum 💙

The federal election will be on 3 May. Now more than ever, we need to call for compassion over cruelty. Read our vision for the 48th parliament and access resources to quiz your candidates this election: asylumseekerscentre.org.au/how-you-can-...