Ways To Give

There are lots of different ways you can give to support our work to empower refugees and people seeking asylum

Where Your
Funds Go

All funds raised support and empower people seeking asylum. Donations ensure that the ASRC’s programs can continue to provide safety and sanctuary to those who need it most, in a practical way that drives real impact and long-term change.

Renovations at ASRC and Changes to Services

What is happening? 

The ASRC is renovating our centre and our main entrance will be closed from Monday 6 May to Wednesday 26 June.  

How to access the centre? 

There will be a new entrance through the Innovation Hub door on Nicholson Street. 

What is changing?

The ASRC will need to make some changes during this time:

  • Unable to serve hot meals at lunch time from Monday 6 May to Wednesday 26 June. 
  • Frozen meals may be available for you and your family to take home.
  • The Centre will be closed at lunch time from 12.45 PM to 1.30 PM
  • Legal assistance is by phone only, unless you have an appointment confirmed in writing. If you are seeking legal advice, please call 03 9274 9889 between 10am and 12.30pm, weekdays except Wednesday

There may be longer waiting times for our drop in services. If you do not need to come to the centre, please delay your visit for as long as you can or call us on 03 9326 6066

Information on opening hours for all ASRC services and other services can be found on our ‘Get Help’ pages at https://asrc.org.au/get-help/

What is staying the same?

  • Foodbank 
  • The Health Clinic 
  • Women's Empowerment, Education and Employment Services
  • Access to existing on-site appointments with our legal team  

Where else can you go for support? 

If we cannot help you on the day, or if you do not wish to wait, more information about other services can be found on our ‘Get Help’ pages at  https://asrc.org.au/get-help/

If you have an emergency, please call 000 - People seeking asylum will not be charged for ambulance services. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing distress and requires crisis support, please call Lifeline  on  13 11 14 or text Lifeline on 0477 131 114

If you are seeking support about domestic or sexual violence, please contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732

If you are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, call 1800 825 955

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