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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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Find out how you can support people seeking asylum in your community.

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Latest news

Volunteer Spotlight: Sonia from Intake

April 17, 2026

 For Sonia, the drive to support people seeking asylum is a personal passion.  Growing up next door to her Lithuanian… More

“Profoundly dangerous”: ASC condemns Coalition’s immigration policies

April 14, 2026

Sydney, 14 April 2026 — In response to the Coalition’s newly announced immigration policies, the Asylum Seekers Centre warns the… More

From the frontlines: A growing healthcare crisis

April 09, 2026

  From the frontlines: A growing healthcare crisis “Often we have to paper over the cracks of untreated conditions and… More

Helping people to survive and thrive

Hot meals as icon

9870

hot meals provided

805

opal card top ups

Asylum casework support

341

people supported by crisis and complex casework

Health care icon

448

GP consultations

Employment Icon

824

people supported with job seeking activities

221

families supported with advocacy to waive school fees

405

devices distributed

23

university scholarships won

70

members in our LGBTQIA+ Support Program

The Asylum Seekers Centre's support for people seeking asylum in the 2024-2025 Financial Year.