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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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Statement: Australia must take urgent, concrete action to halt the Israeli Government’s military offensive in Gaza and ensure the unfettered delivery of aid at scale

May 30, 2025

The Asylum Seekers Centre is currently supporting individuals and families who have fled Gaza. We are witnessing firsthand the extreme… More

Displacement through cinema: Our top picks at the 2025 Sydney Film Festival

May 29, 2025

At the Asylum Seekers Centre, we believe in the power of storytelling to bridge divides and amplify voices often ignored. … More

National Reconciliation Week: Bridging Now to Next 

May 27, 2025

This week is National Reconciliation Week and it’s a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures,… More

Helping people to survive and thrive

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9024

Hot meals provided

394

People supported with critical casework

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98

Countries of origin

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27150

Hours of volunteer support

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7893

Healthcare services provided

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491

Devices distributed to help people connect, study and work

204

Families helped with school enrolments

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172

Job placements

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4093

Prescriptions provided

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