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New report exposes deepening poverty crisis among people seeking asylum
October 13, 2025Sydney, 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, 2025I 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, 2025At 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
9870
hot meals provided
805
opal card top ups
341
people supported by crisis and complex casework
448
GP consultations
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.