The Melbourne – based Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project (BASP) is a community work of Kildare Ministries. With the support of volunteers and generous financial contributors, BASP continues its efforts to:
-Provide hospitality and practical support for people seeking asylum;
-Actively network with like-minded individuals and groups who are
working for justice for asylum seekers;
-Promote advocacy for the rights of people seeking asylum;
-Engage in education about asylum seekers issues.
–The most recent BASP Newsletter offers information about and insight into some of the challenges and positive outcomes of this ministry:
BASP Newsletter August 2025
Information/Discussion Sessions are regularly offered by BASP.
The next one is scheduled for Wednesday, 20 August, 2.00 – 3.30 pm.at St Joseph’s Hall, 274 Rouse St, Port Melbourne (note change from usual venue). The session will be attended by local Member of Parliament Josh Burns.
See BASP’s Newsletter for details.
Recently, BASP’s Co-coordinator, Brigid Arthur csb, received UNANIMA International’s “Woman of Courage” Award!
Woman of Courage
BASP Online Trivia Night is back on Fri 3 Oct supporting the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project.
Find out more: Trivia Night!
For more information about BASP, to donate or to sign up for Newsletter, go to the BASP website: Here
