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Asylum Seekers Centre

The Asylum Seekers Centre is non-profit organisation that provides practical and personal support for people seeking asylum.The Asylum Seekers Centre was the first charity in Australia to specifically address the needs of people seeking asylum in the Sydney community.

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Find out how the ASC can help you as a person seeking asylum.

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Two women stand in front of a food counter at the Asylum Seekers Centre which provides meals to people seeking asylum in Sydney.

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Latest news

New report exposes deepening poverty crisis among people seeking asylum

October 13, 2025

Sydney, 13 October 2025 – A new report from the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) has revealed thousands of people seeking… More

Yara’s story: No one need be a stranger in the country

September 29, 2025

I know what it means to feel like a stranger. Andrew Hastie is wrong to believe he is one “We’re… More

Staff spotlight: Patrick Lesslie on life and IT at the ASC

September 25, 2025

At a recent staff meeting, after sharing his usual updates, the Asylum Seekers Centre’s Head of IT, Patrick Lesslie, shared… More

Helping people to survive and thrive

Hot meals as icon

9870

hot meals provided

805

opal card top ups

Asylum casework support

341

people supported by crisis and complex casework

Health care icon

448

GP consultations

Employment Icon

824

people supported with job seeking activities

221

families supported with advocacy to waive school fees

405

devices distributed

23

university scholarships won

70

members in our LGBTQIA+ Support Program

The Asylum Seekers Centre's support for people seeking asylum in the 2024-2025 Financial Year.