How we can help people seeking asylum

Find out how the Asylum Seekers Centre can help people seeking asylum with support and services. The ASC can only support people seeking asylum who are living in the Greater Sydney area (not regional New South Wales). If you are living outside of this area, unfortunately we are not in a position to support you at this time – please contact your local Red Cross for assistance tailored to your location.

Read about our health, food, employment, community and everyday services.

Welcome

Find out about our support and services

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 you with services to help you find your way in the community.

You can read more about the ways we can support you with health, food, finding employment, schools and more. Then contact us to make an appointment or see if we can help you over the phone.

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.

Our friendly centre support volunteers may be able to help you over the phone with Opal cards, forms and where to go next for help.

GET SUPPORT

Find out how

Health

At the clinic you can see nurses, doctors and get other help with health and medicines

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Work & training

The Asylum Seekers Centre can help with your job search or training plans

Food

No one should go without food when they seek protection in our country - get in touch for support

Critical support

We provide support for people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, complex visa matters, family and domestic violence

Housing & finance

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Education & families

If you need English lessons or support for your family, including school or childcare help, get in touch

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Community activities

Make new social connections at our recreational activities, classes and workshops

DAILY NEEDS

Transport, forms and devices

Get help with the everyday challenges of getting around, getting your documents sorted, staying connected with laptops and phones and more.

Learn more

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COMMUNITY

What’s on this week

Find out what’s on this week in classes, groups, English lessons, sport and art and community.

Learn more

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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.

Jeanine

Swim teacher and disability worker