A warm welcome for all.

You'll find a helping hand and a friendly community at the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre.

Or call 03 9388 2459

Welcome to the neighbourhood.

Newly arrived in Melbourne?

The Welcome Centre is a safe and welcoming community space for people seeking asylum in Melbourne.

We offer lots of different activities to help you settle in and find your feet, including:

Activities and opportunities for inclusion and socialisation
English, computer and creative art classes are held at the centre
A community meals program bringing people together to prepare food and share their cultural cuisine with their new community
Excursions for asylum seekers and their families, to experience Melbourne and beyond – the beach, cinema, zoo and parks
Referrals to services and access to practical assistance with food, material aid and transport if needed
A women’s group – a safe and harmonious space for women from all cultures to feel at ease and enjoy each other's company
Connections to the Queer Refugee and Asylum Seeker Peers (QRASP), a safe and supportive space offering advocacy and a feeling of belonging to LGBTIQ+ people.