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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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Latest news

Beyond a baseline: Rethinking Australia’s Humanitarian Program

April 01, 2026

Australia’s identity is deeply tied to its history of welcoming those in need. From people displaced by the Vietnam War… More

Welcome Wins #3: Lily’s lifelines

March 31, 2026

In search for safety  “We just want safety and a chance to start over.” When Lily* sought safety in Australia,… More

Denied dignity: Racism in Australia’s asylum system

March 20, 2026

Every year on 21 March, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination calls on us to reflect on… 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

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448

GP consultations

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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.