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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

Ten ways to support people seeking asylum and refugees in Australia

June 15, 2025

Ten ways to support people seeking asylum and refugees in Australia This Refugee Week, let’s reflect on what it means… More

Art is freedom: Refugee artists to check out this Refugee Week

June 14, 2025

Refugee Week begins tomorrow. It is a time to honour the strength and creativity of people who have sought safety… More

A letter from our CEO, Frances Rush OAM

June 12, 2025

After thirty years of being involved with the Asylum Seekers Centre and over a decade as its CEO, I will… 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.