This year, the St Paul’s College Student Outreach Committee launched an exciting new partnership with the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC), strengthening the College’s connection with the wider Newtown community. Student representatives from the Outreach Committee met with ASC staff to explore how the College community could best respond to the needs of our neighbours along King Street.

Established in 1993, the Asylum Seekers Centre was the first organisation in Australia dedicated specifically to supporting people seeking asylum in the community. Today, its Newtown premises offer an extraordinary range of services, from healthcare appointments with visiting doctors and nurses to English language classes and practical assistance navigating everyday administrative processes. Beyond these essential services, the Centre provides a welcoming environment in which people can find community, connection and support.