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Stories from our latest newsletters

Yara’s story: No one need be a stranger in the country

September 29, 2025

I know what it means to feel like a stranger. Andrew Hastie is wrong to believe he is one “We’re… More

Staff spotlight: Patrick Lesslie on life and IT at the ASC

September 25, 2025

At a recent staff meeting, after sharing his usual updates, the Asylum Seekers Centre’s Head of IT, Patrick Lesslie, shared… More

One Run, One Day, One World: Global Solidarity Run

September 23, 2025

On Saturday 11 October, people around the world will be walking, running, jogging, or rolling in solidarity with those who… More

Asylum Seekers Centre

About us

Established in 1993, the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) is the first organisation in Australia to open its doors to specifically welcome and support people seeking asylum.

What we do:

  • Connect people to support and services: Our services include accommodation, financial relief, health care, employment assistance, education, food, material aid and recreational activities.
  • Engage community: The ASC builds and harnesses the good will in the community towards people seeking asylum. We create opportunities for people to provide practical support as well as to advocate for political change.
  • Influence policy and legal change: We draw on the direct daily experience of people seeking asylum to develop and promote campaigns to improve public laws and policies, working with other services to bring about needed change.

Other ways to support

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Are you looking for a satisfying way to contribute your skills and experience? Find out how you can support people seeking asylum in your community.

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Employ a person seeking asylum

Employ someone seeking protection in Australia and transform your workplace with motivated, diverse employees.

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Make a tax-deductible donation and stand with people seeking asylum.

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