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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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Joint letter urges government to provide permanency to people failed by ‘Fast Track’

October 22, 2024

Dear Prime Minister and Minister Burke, We write urging you to take immediate action to provide pathways to permanency for… More

Tala’s story: Cooking, crafting and connection

October 21, 2024

Tala*, a mother of three, arrived in Australia nearly five years ago, escaping danger in her home country. Despite the… More

“My home is here”: Time for justice and permanency for people failed by ‘fast track’

September 23, 2024

Australia prides itself on being a land of opportunity, of offering a fair go to all who reside here. Yet… More

Helping people to survive and thrive

9024

Hot meals provided

394

People supported with critical casework

98

Countries of origin

27150

Hours of volunteer support

7893

Healthcare services provided

491

Devices distributed to help people connect, study and work

204

Families helped with school enrolments

172

Job placements

4093

Prescriptions provided

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