The ASC is here to help you. To find out about services or support, please call us on (02) 9078 1900 from Monday to Friday, between 10am to 4pm.
The Asylum Seekers Centre can help people seeking asylum who are living in the Greater Sydney area (not regional New South Wales) with support and services to help you find your way in the community.
If you are new to the ASC call us on (02) 9078 1900 and we will arrange a time to talk and find out what support you need.
You can read more about the ways we can support you with health, food, finding employment, schools and more below. Then, you can contact us to make an appointment or see if we can help you over the phone.
We provide support for people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, complex visa matters, family and domestic violence
Client support services
If you need English lessons or support for your family, including school or childcare help, get in touch
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Make new social connections at our recreational activities, classes and workshops
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We support a peer group for our clients who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. The group meets regularly, providing opportunities for social connection and important information.
LGBTQIA+ Peer Group
The ASC currently does not offer direct legal support. For legal support you may seek help from:
Refugee Advice & Casework Service (RACS) or
Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC)
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Learn moreGet help with the everyday challenges of getting around, getting your documents sorted, staying connected with laptops and phones and more.
Find out what’s on this week in classes, groups, English lessons, sport and art and community.
All of those programs, and the employment service as well, have helped a lot with getting confidence and getting jobs. The ASC staff helped me a lot, to feel able, normal, healthy, safe.
