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

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Budget entrenches inequity for too many, says ASC

May 13, 2026

Budget entrenches inequity for too many, says ASC This year’s Federal Budget takes bold steps towards a fairer, kinder Australia… More

Will the 2026-27 Federal Budget reflect our values?

May 11, 2026

Calling for a Federal Budget that reflect our values In his election night speech, Anthony Albanese said Australians had voted… More

Lunch and Learn: building skills, confidence and community through food

May 04, 2026

The sound of chopping boards and quiet conversation carries from the kitchen at ASC’s Newtown Centre as people gather for… 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.