ASC School Holidays!
Join us at Auburn Centre for Community during school holidays. See what will happen here and register here!
When: Wednesday 30 September and 10 October
Where: Auburn Centre for Community 44A Macquarie Rd
Announcement
Note: Asylum Seekers Centre will close by 12 pm on Thursday 24 September.
We will reopen 10am on Friday 25 September.
Most recently added
Newest events
Energy Bills Support
Electricity Bills too high? Come to Auburn Centre for Community next Wednesday the 30th of September for some help and advice on how to save money.
Register HERE.
Chair Yoga
Join us for yoga on chairs at Auburn Centre for Community on Wednesday the 7th of October. Lunch at 12pm, Yoga at 12.45pm.
Register HERE.
FREE activities with ASC
Please click the links below to learn about different programs
ASC WEEKLY SCHEDULE – All the classes and activities you can join
COMING UP – Find out about the future activities you can join
Organised by Asylum Seekers Centre
Activities at ASC
Have Your Say – ASC Annual Survey
We would love to hear from you!
Answer the ASC Annual Client Survey and tell us about your experience and what support is important to you. Your feedback will help us make things better for you and other people who come to ASC.
Survey link: Complete the ASC Annual Client Survey
Complete the survey and enter our lucky draw to win a gift voucher!
Need help completing the survey?
Our Centre Support volunteers can help you fill the survey. Volunteers are available Mon to Fri 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Newtown.
Physiotherapy
The ASC Health team has some physiotherapy appointments available.
For this ASC health service, you can both have or not have medicare.
Please fill this form if you are interested in an appointment.
Sewing classes
Fun and simple sewing classes. All supplies provided. Bring something to fix or your own project.
When: Fridays 10.30am
Where: ASC Newtown
Email [email protected] for more information.
ASC English classes
In person:
Beginners: Tuesdays 1:00-2:30pm
Seniors Beginners: Thursdays 10:00am-12pm
Intermediate: Thursdays 11am-12:30pm
Online:
Tuesdays 10:45am
For more information and to book email: [email protected]
Opportunities
Training, work and education
Do you want to apply for University and Scholarships?
Get help applying for university courses and tuition fee scholarships.
Contact us at [email protected] to talk to a University Advisor at ASC.
University Scholarships
Limited full-fee and partial undergraduate scholarships for people seeking asylum are available in a number of universities in NSW.
You MUST also apply to enrol in an eligible course at the university you are applying for scholarships.
Current full-fee scholarships:
UNSW – Asylum Seekers and Refugee Students Scholarship Open now until 30 October
Western Sydney University – Asylum Seeker Scholarship Open now until 16 November
UTS – Humanitarian Scholarship Open now until 1 December.
University of Notre Dame – VC’s Humanitarian Scholarship
Open timeline – Conditions here
Study guide and info for HSC students
Free HSC study guide HERE
Key dates for HSC students HERE.
Study at TAFE for free
Fee-Free Courses at TAFE
TAFE offers flexible study options and nationally recognised courses to ensure you are job-ready. Explore study and training options via this LINK.
Semester 2, 2026 is now open for enrolments.
Talk to a TAFE Career Counsellor today! They can help you find a course. Simply call TAFE on 131 601 (Option 5, then Option 2) to make an appointment.
The ASC can also help you to understand information, provide you with advice and guidance, and help to complete enrolment forms. Simply email [email protected]
Health and activities
Exercise
Soccer
Click THIS LINK to find out about different places to play soccer for free.
Swimming Lessons
Click THIS LINK to see information about the swimming classes we offer.
Free Gym Access
Join other ASC members at a gym in The Rocks. Click here for more information.
Bookings: email [email protected]
Supports and information
Community Directory
This is a directory of services that can help you. These are services offered by the ASC and by other organisations.
This includes information for services to support emergencies, paying bills, housing or government services, legal aid and more.
Click HERE for more information.
Note: The list of services from other organisations have their own eligibility criteria. This is only a guide.
ASC Marketplace
Basic items for free from ASC!
-look at the list
-fill and submit the form
-we will contact you
-pick up is from ASC Newtown
The list is regularly updated. Visit the Marketplace HERE.
Form Filling Services Directory
Need assistance filling out forms? View this directory of organisations across Sydney where you can get help in completing various documents and applications, with some language support available.
More information HERE.
Food Supports
Click here for information about food support across Sydney.
Mental Health Supports
Click here for organisations that can help with counselling and mental health.
Community life and activities
Taronga Zoo Pass
We have a Community Pass from Taronga Zoo for clients of ASC to attend for free. Please fill this form if you would like to attend. ASC will then be in contact.
Click Here.
Men's Sheds
Men’s Sheds are a great place to connect, make friends and learn new skills.
Where/when: Various locations/time
Find a shed HERE.