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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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Latest news

Strengthening our future: Kylie Mackie appointed Chief Operating Officer

November 27, 2025

As the Asylum Seekers Centre builds on its proud legacy of supporting people seeking asylum with compassion and strength, we… More

Holding space: Felicia on trauma-informed care

November 25, 2025

Holding space: Felicia on trauma-informed care  For more than 12 years, Felicia Paul, Client Services Manager at the Asylum Seekers… More

Welcome Wins #1: A new beginning for Izaak

November 24, 2025

At the Asylum Seekers Centre, we see every day how small acts of welcome and a wraparound approach to support… 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.