A warm welcome for all.

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

Or call 03 9386 2876

Welcome Centre currently closed.

There was a small fire in the Welcome Centre on Friday evening, 6 December 2024. Thankfully, no one was injured, however there is internal damage and services out of 212 Sydney Road are paused. We will update this page with alternative service arrangements for the new year when confirmed.

Please contact 03 9386 2876 for further information.

Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre

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.