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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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Give Back (Pack)

Give a student seeking asylum the chance to move forward. You can make sure a child has the supplies to keep up in the classroom.

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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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Find out how you can support people seeking asylum in your community.

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Latest news

Human Rights Watch condemns Australia’s treatment of people seeking asylum

January 17, 2025

The Asylum Seekers Centre says the condemnation of Australia’s treatment of people seeking asylum in the latest Human Rights Watch… More

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Family Threads – A Mother and Son Volunteer Duo

January 15, 2025

Threads of kindness and family In the sun-drenched main hall at the Asylum Seekers Centre in Newtown, there’s a dynamic… More

Young students with back packs

Give Back (Pack): Empowering children seeking asylum through education

January 06, 2025

No child left behind For children seeking asylum, education is a pathway to healing, empowerment, and a brighter future. Yet,… More

Helping people to survive and thrive

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9024

Hot meals provided

394

People supported with critical casework

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98

Countries of origin

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27150

Hours of volunteer support

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7893

Healthcare services provided

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491

Devices distributed to help people connect, study and work

204

Families helped with school enrolments

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172

Job placements

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4093

Prescriptions provided

The Asylum Seekers Centre's support for people seeking asylum from the 2023-2024 Financial Year.