Many non-government and community organisations support refugees across NSW. These organisations provide settlement assistance, legal advice, health support, employment programs and community services. Some organisations provide services across NSW, while others operate in specific areas. Explore the list below to find organisations supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.
Non-government and community organisations in NSW (A-Z)
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Read information about Act for Peace, an international humanitarian agency that works with and for people around the world who are uprooted by conflict and disaster.
Read information about Advance Diversity Services (ADS), a non-profit organisation that builds community, brings cultures together and promotes justice, equality and respect.
Read information about the Afghan Fajar Association (AFAIC) which serves the Afghan and multicultural communities in South-West Sydney
Read information about the Afghan Peace Foundation which works with refugees and immigrants, with a special focus on improving employment and leadership, settlement, mental health, seniors betterment and community development outcomes.
Read information about Afghan Women on the Move (AWOTM) which helps Afghan and diverse women in Australia with their health, mental wellbeing, and personal growth.
Read information about the African Australian Advocacy Centre (AAAC), a not-for-profit, African-led organisation committed to advocating for and empowering people of African descent across Australia.
Read information about the African Sub-Sahara International Development Agency (ASSIDA) which aims is to alleviate experiences of poverty and hardship for African diaspora on a local, national and international level.
Read information about this advocacy organisation and charity representing residents from diverse backgrounds in Albury-Wodonga and surrounding areas.
Search for volunteer opportunities in the Albury-Wodonga area.
Read information about education programs and events aiming to increase social inclusion in the Coffs Harbour region.
Read information about Amnesty International Australia, an organisation that works closely with Indigenous communities, people seeking asylum, women’s and LGBTI activist networks, to fight discrimination, unfair detention and to demand safety and a fair justice system for all.
Read information about Anglicare Australia, a Chistian based not for profit organsiation which provides aged care services and community services.
Read information about Anglicare North Coast, which delivers a wide range of caring services to those in need across the north coast of NSW.
Read information about the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese (AOA) which provides support to newly arrived people to Australia through its Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) program.
Read information about the Armenian Resource Centre of Australia (ARCA), an independent, community-led organisation which advocates for the human rights of Armenian people seeking refuge.
Read information about support services available for refugees to help them settle in Armidale.
Read information about the Assyrian Australian Association (AAA), a non-profit organisation that serves the Assyrian community in Australia through its different initiatives.
Read information about the Assyrian Resource Centre (ARC) which aims to increase the ease of Assyrian community members settling in Australia.
Read information about employment programs for asylum seekers.
Read information about the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) which provides practical help for people seeking asylum in Greater Sydney and advocates for fair and humane policies for refugees and people seeking asylum.
Read information about the Australian Rohingya Women’s Development Organisation (ARWDO), a not-for-profit charity whose purpose is to empower Rohingya women and children.
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Read information about Bridge for Asylum Seekers, a not-for-profit association seeking to prevent destitution and homelessness among people seeking asylum who live in the greater Sydney area.
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Read information about CORE Community Services which provides support in the South West Sydney area and focuses on multicultural communities, children, youth, families, people with disabilities, the elderly, and those facing financial hardship.
Read information about Centacare South West support for individuals, families, and communities in the NSW Riverina and Murray regions.
Read information about the Chaldean League in Australia, a community organisation focused on preserving Chaldean culture and supporting the Chaldean community through various initiatives and events.
Read information about the Chinese Australian Services Society (CASS) which provides a wide range of community services and activities for people residing in Metropolitan Sydney and Wollongong, catering to culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, particularly from East Asian countries like Chinese, Koreans, Indonesians, and Vietnamese.
Read information about Community Hubs Australia and find a Hub in your area.
Read information about Community Migrant Resource Centre (CMRC), a not-for-profit, charitable organisation which provides specialised support services to newly arrived migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants.
Read information about Cumberland Multicultural Community Services (CMCS) NSW which aims to improve the lives of children, families and communities through the provision of information, education, advocacy, and connections.
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Read information about domestic and family violence and how to access available support services if you feel unsafe.
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Read information about Eastern Christian Welfare Australia (ECWA) which provides unified support for refugees, predominantly children, women, and the elderly from the Middle East.
Read information about employment pathways for refugees.
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Read information about the types of family assistance payments available if you have a family.
Read information about the Forcibly Displaced People Network (FDPN), which is dedicated to advocating for LGBTIQA+ people who have been forced to leave their homes due to persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics.
Read information about the different English courses available at TAFE NSW.
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Read information about Glow Up Careers, a provider of talent, career coaching and training for organisations and individuals with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Read information about House of Welcome, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing support, volunteering, and donations to asylum seekers and refugees in Sydney.
Read information about Hunter Multicultural Communities, a not-for-profit public benevolent organisation serving established, new and emerging multicultural communities in the Hunter Region and beyond.
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Read information about Illawarra Multicultural Services (IMS) which provides assistance to migrants, humanitarian entrants and refugees in the Illawarra region.
Read information about the Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC), a specialist, not-for-profit community legal centre (CLC) with over 35 years’ experience in migration law and policy.
Search for services available to improve the social and personal wellbeing of children, families, older people, carers and people with disability across the Riverina-Murray and Lower Far West regions of NSW
Read information about the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Australia, the leading inter-governmental organisation promoting humane and orderly migration.
Read information about the Iraqi Australian Graduates Forum, an organisation that endeavours to promote harmony in the community and build capacity for young Australians.
Read information about the Islamic Women's Association of Australia (IWAA), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and supporting Muslim women and their families through various community services and programs.
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Read information about LocalKind Northern Beaches which offers vital drop-in support to vulnerable individuals, addressing homelessness, domestic violence, and refugee settlement challenges through tailored, trauma-informed assistance.
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Read information about Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services (MVNS) which provides referral, community development and support services in the the Greater Taree City Council local government area (and surrounds).
Read information about Marist180 which belongs to the wider global Marist community of schools, welfare agencies, universities and colleges, youth advocacy, and young adult ministry, that provides a range of programs and services to help young people create positive change in their lives.
Read information about the Melkite Charitable Foundation (MCF) which provides short term, life changing services including settlement assistance, refugee advocacy, citizenship and immigration support, aged care and social services support.
Read information about Mental Health Community Living Supports for Refugees (MH-CLSR), which provides support for refugees and asylum seekers with mental health issues to live and participate in the community.
Read information about Metro Assist which provides support services across migrant settlement, family assistance, financial aid, tenancy guidance, and community development.
Read information about Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services (MARSS), a Canberra-based community not-for-profit organisation that provides settlement services to migrants, refugees, humanitarian entrants and asylum seekers in Australia.
Read information about the Migration Heritage Project (MHP), a community initiative that advocates to protect, promote and celebrate the diverse heritage of Illawarra’s community.
Read information about Mission Australia, a national non-denominational Christian charity that provides for-purpose community services and housing.
Read information about Mosaic Multicultural Connections, which offers support, care, and connection available for migrants and refugees from first arrival through later life. The organisation works in Newcastle, the Hunter Region, Central Coast, Tamworth, Armidale, New England and North West NSW.
Read information about Muhammad Salih Knowledge Centre, which is a service and community hub for the Sydney Uyghur community.
Read information about the Multicultural Centre of Excellence (MECA) which serves diverse communities in Western Sydney by tackling poverty, fostering resilience, and enabling individuals, families, and communities to achieve sustainable, positive outcomes.
Read information about the Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra (MCCI), a non-profit charity that supports people and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds in the Illawarra/Shoalhaven, and ACT/Queanbeyan regions.
Search for settlement services for migrant, refugee and humanitarian entrants in the Riverina region.
Read information about the Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre which promotes harmonious social interaction among the various people who make up Australian society residing within the Newcastle area.
Read information about Multicultural Youth Affairs Network NSW (MYAN NSW), a state-wide multicultural youth specialist service dedicated to supporting young people from multicultural communities in NSW.
Read information about services available to help people to settle in Albury-Wodonga by providing funding and support to those on humanitarian visas.
Read information about Muslim Women Australia (MWA), a community-based organisation that advocates for the rights of Muslim women and diverse communities, working towards inclusive policies and social cohesion.
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Learn about the NSW Refugee Health Service which provides a range of clinical services and medical assessments for recently arrived refugees and asylum seekers.
Learn about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is an Australian Government program that provides support to individuals with significant and permanent disabilities.
Read information about Nepean Multicultural Access (NMA), an independent non-profit organisation offering assistance and support for the whole community including migrants and refugees settled in the Nepean Area.
Read information about the programs and support available to all families with dependant children in the Armidale area.
Read information about the North Coast Settlement Service, which provides a broad range of settlement services to humanitarian entrants and other vulnerable migrants on the NSW North Coast.
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Read information about the Pathways to Employment program which combines English language training with practical employment-focused activities, such as workplace communication skills, job application techniques, resume writing and interview preparation.
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Read information about the Refugee Communities Association of Australia (RCAA), an independent, refugee-led organisation representing the grassroots refugee communities across Australia.
Read information about the Legal Aid NSW Refugee Service, which helps newly arrived refugees with civil (including immigration) law and family law legal problems.
Search for services for refugee women.
Read information about Rural Australians for Refugees which is an active network of 75 groups and thousands of volunteers throughout rural and regional Australia that advocate for more compassionate and inclusive refugee-centred policies in their regions.
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Read information about Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS), an organisation that assists thousands of people every year heal from the scars of torture and refugee trauma, and rebuild their lives in Australia.
Read information about the Settlement Council of Australia (SCOA) which represents settlement agencies across Australia providing direct services to people of refugee and migrant background.
Read information about the Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) Program which aims to equip and empower humanitarian entrants, other eligible permanent migrants (excluding Australian citizens) and their communities to address their settlement needs.
Read information about the Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot (SRLAP) program, which aims to remove barriers that displaced people face when trying to access employer-sponsored skilled migration pathways and make it easier for Australian employers to hire from this overlooked talent pool.
Read information about Specialised and Intensive Services (SIS), which is a component of the Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) available to humanitarian entrants and other eligible visa holders who have complex needs. SIS offer clients short term needs-based support to help them access appropriate mainstream services and develop the necessary skills to manage their needs independently.
Read information about SydWest Multicultural Services, an organisation for cultural diversity issues, responding to community needs and opportunities throughout Greater Western Sydney, the Inner West and City of Sydney.
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Read information about the Australian Afghan Hassanian Youth Association (AAHYA), a not-for-profit welfare organisation and a charity registered organisation, providing a range of support, cultural and religious services.
Read information about the Ariana Cultural and Social Association (ACSA) which supports the Afghan-Australian community to foster proactive local and national engagement.
Read information about the Australian Iranian Community Organisation (AICO) which is committed to empowering the Australian Iranian community and fostering a sense of belonging in Australia.
Read information about the Canterbury City Community Centre, a not for profit organisation that provides a wide range of services and support for the local community.
Read information about the Ethnic Communities' Council of NSW (ECCNSW) which works with migrant and refugee communities to create a more cohesive society through education, advocacy and community development.
Read information about the Sabian Mandaean Association in Australia, a community organisation supporting the Mandaean community with settlement services, socio-economic and political capacity building programs, and cultural engagement activities.
Read information about the Somali Australian Community Association (SACA), a cordinating body for the Somali organisations in NSW, supporting the activities of member organisations, youth, women, coordinating much needed projects within Somali communities.
Search for information to access help for finding housing, choosing childcare, exploring job opportunities for partners in the Murray region.
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Read information about the Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre (Western Sydney MRC) which works with newly arrived migrants, refugees, and diverse communities to provide a range of services and programs.
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Read information about this community-based organisation which offers community support particularly working with young people, people experiencing homelessness and women and children escaping domestic and family violence.
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