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

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Latest news

Conversations with the Race Discrimination Commissioner

January 30, 2026

Conversations on race, community, and hope What would our systems look like if humanity and dignity, not race, shaped who… More

Honouring a life of service: Mary Reemst AM

January 27, 2026

The Asylum Seekers Centre is thrilled to congratulate our longtime Board member Mary Reemst on being appointed a Member of… More

New Bill risks undermining human rights for people seeking asylum

January 20, 2026

Under the government’s new Bill to strengthen community safety and prevent hate, discrimination and violence, Bill, visas could be cancelled… 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.