Welcome forward: An afternoon of music, connection, and art
September 15, 2026“In a world where people are turned away too often, we turn towards walking alongside people seeking safety.”… More
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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
Become a volunteer
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.
Volunteer
Employ a person seeking asylum
Employ someone seeking protection in Australia and transform your workplace with motivated, diverse employees.
Employ someone
Donate to Asylum Seekers Centre
Make a tax-deductible donation and stand with people seeking asylum.
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