Services for asylum seekers

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National

Australian Red Cross Immigration Detention Program

Website: www.redcross.org.au/ourservices_aroundtheworld_
tracingrefugeeservices_immideten.htm

Australian Red Cross, through its Immigration Detention Program, has been visiting immigration detention facilities under formal and informal arrangements with federal governments since 1993. Red Cross’ Humanitarian Observers assess and monitor the general conditions of detention as well as the treatment of people held in the detention network. For more information visit:

Australian Red Cross Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme (ASAS)

Website: www.redcross.org.au/ourservices_aroundtheworld_tracingrefugeeservices_ASAS.htm

The Red Cross’ ASAS assists asylum seekers in Australia who are in the process of having their refugee status determined. The program provides financial assistance and limited healthcare assistance, plus referrals to other agencies for settlement issues. The Red Cross can also provide personal support and advocacy for those in detention centres awaiting determination of their refugee status, as well as information and referrals for families and individuals.

Australian Capital Territory

Australian Red Cross Asylum Seekers Assistance Scheme (ASAS) - ACT

Street address: Cnr Hindmarsh Drive and Palmer Street, Garran ACT 2605
Phone number: (02) 6234 7600
E-mail address: actinfo@redcross.org.au
Website: www.redcross.org.au/act or www.redcross.org.au/ourservices_aroundtheworld_tracingrefugeeservices_ASAS.htm

The Red Cross’ ASAS assists asylum seekers in Australia who are in the process of having their refugee status determined. The program provides financial assistance and limited healthcare assistance, plus referrals to other agencies for settlement issues. The Red Cross can also provide personal support and advocacy for those in detention centres awaiting determination of their refugee status, as well as information and referrals for families and individuals. For more information, contact the Red Cross using the details above.

Companion House

Street address: 41 Templeton Street, Cook ACT 2614
Phone number: (02) 6251 4550
Email address: info@companionhouse.org.au
Website: www.companionhouse.org.au

Companion House works with people who have sought refuge in Australia from persecution, torture and war related trauma. They work with people who are newly arrived and longer term settlers, this includes adults, young people and children. Most of the people they work with are asylum seekers or from a refugee background.

Multicultural Youth Services ACT (MYS)

Street address: Level 2, Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre (next to Canberra Theatre & Library) 180 London Circuit, ACT 2602
Phone number: (02) 6100 4611
Email address:info@mys.org.au
Website: www.mys.org.au

MYS provides support services to migrants and refugees settling in Canberra (ACT), Goulburn and Queanbeyan (south-east NSW).

New South Wales

Amnesty International Australia – Refugee Network

Street address: Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale NSW 2008
Phone number: (02) 8396 7629
E-mail address: nswrefugeeteam@amnesty.org.au (NSW Refugee Network); refugee_team@amnesty.org.au (Refugee casework team)
Website: http://nsw.amnesty.org.au/groups/refugee_network

Amnesty International’s Refugee Network conducts casework for asylum seekers. They are able to provide detailed country information pertinent to the particular claims of asylum seekers and write a report into the situation an asylum seeker will face if returned to their country. While the Refugee Network does not provide legal advice or analysis for individual cases as a lawyer would, they are able to provide referral to the Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS).

Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC)

Street address: 38 Nobbs Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Phone number: (02) 9361 5606
E-mail address: admin@asylumseekerscentre.org.au
Website: www.asylumseekerscentre.org.au

The ASC provides practical support to community-based asylum seekers living in greater metropolitan Sydney.

Australian League of Immigration Volunteers (ALIV) - volunteers at Villawood Immigration Detention Centre

Website URL: www.aliv.org.au

ALIV was a program originally started by the United Nations Association to try and improve life for the children inside immigration detention centres. The program has four main projects: to take kids out on camps every school holidays; to take kids out on excursions every fortnight; to run a kids room inside the detention centers modeled after starlight rooms currently inside our hospitals and to take families out on family days.

Australian Red Cross NSW – Asylum Seekers Assistance Scheme (ASAS)

Street address: 159 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone number: (02) 9229 4111 (admin); (02) 9229 4246 (ASAS direct)
E-mail address:nswasas@redcross.org.au
Website: www.redcross.org.au/nsw or www.redcross.org.au/ourservices_aroundtheworld_tracingrefugeeservices_ASAS.htm

The Red Cross’ ASAS assists asylum seekers in Australia who are in the process of having their refugee status determined. The program provides financial assistance and limited healthcare assistance, plus referrals to other agencies for settlement issues. The Red Cross can also provide personal support and advocacy for those in detention centres awaiting determination of their refugee status, as well as information and referrals for families and individuals. For more information, contact the Red Cross using the details above.

Bridge for Asylum Seekers Foundation (BASF), Sydney

Phone number: 0418 261 160
E-mail address: asylumseekersfoundation@bigpond.com
Website: www.asylumseekersfoundation.com

BASF is a broad coalition of churches, human rights groups, unions, political representatives, and individuals. It seeks donations to financially assist asylum seekers on Bridging Visa Es or released under Habeas Corpus orders and who have no adequate means of survival. Every month, BASF provides supplementary living assistance to over 100 individuals and families to enable them to survive.

Goulburn Multicultural Centre (GMC)

Street address: 205 Auburn Street, Goulburn NSW 2580 (behind Jay Jay's)
Phone number: (02) 4803 9042
E-mail address: info@gmc.org.au
Website: www.gmc.org.au

GMC provides support services to migrants and refugees settling in Goulburn, Mulwaree region of NSW Australia.

House of Welcome

Street address: 140 Wattle Avenue, Carramar NSW 2163
Phone number: (02) 9727 9290
E-mail address: thow@tpg.com.au
Website: www.houseofwelcome.com.au

The House of Welcome Project was established by the NSW Ecumenical Council to assist Temporary Protection Visa holders to make the transition into the community. The Project has extended to supporting people released from detention on Bridging Visa E's and Habeus Corpus orders who have no means of support. Asylum seekers are assisted to settle in the community, find accommodation, look for work and can also attend English and computer classes.

Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC)

Street address: Level 5, 362 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone number: (02) 9279 4300 (admin); (02) 9262 3833 (telephone advice)
E-mail address: iarc@iarc.asn.au
Website:www.iarc.asn.au

IARC provides free immigration advice to financially disadvantaged people in New South Wales. They can give advice on a range of immigration matters including visas and citizenship.
Telephone advice (see phone number above) is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4pm. Face-to-face advice is available by appointment only. Appointments can be made by phoning the admin phone number above.

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Australia

Street address: 24 Roslyn Street, Kings Cross NSW 2011
Phone number: (02) 9356 3888
Email address: info@jrs.org.au
Website: www.jrs.org.au

JRS is an international Catholic organisation working in over 40 countries, with a mission to accompany, serve and defend the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. While they don’t provide any material aid at present, JRS work closely with the Asylum Seeker Centre.

Legal Aid NSW

Street address: Ground Floor, 323 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Check the website for suburban and regional offices.
Phone number: (02) 9219 5000 (admin); 1300 888 529 (telephone advice)
Website: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Legal Aid NSW is an independent statutory body providing legal aid and other legal services to disadvantaged people. Services include representation, legal advice and information provision. Legal Aid also provides assistance for certain immigration matters in relation to applications for refugee status, unlawful detention, judicial review of refugee status and immigration advice. Free advice is available both over the phone (see phone number above) and face-to-face by appointment only. Appointments can be made by phoning the admin phone number above.

NSW Refugee Health Service

Street address: Suite 5, Level 2, 157-161 George Street, Liverpool NSW 2170
Phone number: (02) 8778 0770
Email address:refugeehealth@swsahs.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.sswahs.nsw.gov.au/sswahs/refugee

The NSW Refugee Health Service is funded by NSW Health and aims to protect and promote the health of refugees and people of refugee-like background living in NSW. The service also sees asylum seekers without Medicare, and advocates on their behalf.

Refugee Advice and Casework Services (RACS)

Street address: Level 8, Suite 8C, 46-56 Kippax Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Phone number: (02) 9114 1600
E-mail address: admin@racs.org.au
Website: www.racs.org.au

RACS provides free, expert legal service for individuals seeking asylum in Australia. RACS can provide advice and support with lodging visa applications, preparing for interviews with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and applying to the Refugee Review Tribunal, as well providing referrals for counselling and assistance with related social welfare issues, including accommodation, Medicare, employment, torture and trauma counselling and language training.

Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS)

Street address: 152-168, The Horsley Drive, Carramar NSW 2163 (head office)
Phone number: (02) 9794 1900
Email address:startts@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.startts.org.au

The above contact details are for the head office. Branch offices are located in Auburn, Liverpool, Coffs Harbour and Newcastle. Counselling and other services are provided to clients from places outside STARTTS offices on particular days of the week. Please check the website for details.

STARTTS is one of Australia's leading organisations for the treatment and rehabilitation of torture and trauma survivors. STARRTS helps refugees recover from their experiences and build a new life in Australia. STARRTS also works with other organisations and individuals to help them work more effectively with refugees. Services include counselling, group therapy, group activities and outings, camps for children and young people, English classes and physiotherapy.

The Sisters of Mercy – Community Links Project

Street address: 1 Thomas Street, Lewisham NSW 2049
Phone number: (02) 9564 1911
Email address: mercyworks@mercy.org.au
Website: www.mercy.org.au/mercyworks

The Sisters of Mercy are present in every state in Australia, working with those refugees and asylum seekers in their local community. They look after offshore refugees (200s, 201s, 202s and 204s) and don’t provide material aid to asylum seekers, but can refer. They place volunteers with vulnerable families to advocate for them at appointments, assist them with Department of Housing, doctors’ appointments, Centrelink, link up with mainstream services, and with other community groups (social).

Northern Territory

Australian Red Cross Asylum Seekers Assistance Scheme (ASAS) - NT

Street address: Corner Lambell Terrace & Schultz Street, Larrakeyah NT 0820
Phone number: (08) 8924 3900
E-mail address: ntinfo@redcross.org.au
Website: www.redcross.org.au/nt or www.redcross.org.au/ourservices_aroundtheworld_tracingrefugeeservices_ASAS.htm

The Red Cross’ ASAS assists asylum seekers in Australia who are in the process of having their refugee status determined. The program provides financial assistance and limited healthcare assistance, plus referrals to other agencies for settlement issues. The Red Cross can also provide personal support and advocacy for those in detention centres awaiting determination of their refugee status, as well as information and referrals for families and individuals. For more information, contact the Red Cross using the details above.

Melaleuca Refugee Centre

Street address: Shop 33, Rapid Creek Business Village, 48 Trower Road, Milliner NT 0810
Phone number: (08) 8985 3311
Email address: admin@melaleuca.org.au
Website: www.melaleuca.org.au

The Melaleuca Refugee Centre assists refugees and asylum seekers living in Darwin. The Centre provides a torture and trauma service as well as settlement services.

Multicultural Council of the Northern Territory (MCNT)

Street address: Shop 15 Malak Shopping Centre, Malak Place, Malak NT 0812
Phone number: (08) 8945 9122
E-mail address: admin@mcnt.org.au
Website: www.mcnt.org.au

MCNT is the peak body dedicated to advocacy and representing the interest, concerns and aspirations of Territorians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, newly arrived migrants and refugees particularly those from non-English speaking backgrounds. The aim of MCNT is to promote multiculturalism as a policy for all Australians and to work for social justice.

Northern Territory Legal Aid Commission

Street address: 6th Floor, 9-11 Cavenagh Street, Darwin NT 0800
Phone number: (08) 8999 3000
E-mail address: IAAAS@ntlac.nt.gov.au
Website: www.ntlac.nt.gov.au

The NT Legal Aid Commission provides access to the law and legal assistance to people who are unable to afford the services of a private lawyer. The Commission can offer advice and assistance with immigration matters and asylum cases.

Queensland

Queensland Integrated Refugee Community Health (QIRCH) Clinic

Street address: Ground Floor, Community Services Building, Mater Health Services, 39 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Phone number: (07) 3163 2880
Email address: qirchadmin@mater.org.au
Website: www.mater.org.au/Home/Services/QIRCH-Clinic

QIRCH Clinic provides an integrated, coordinated and culturally sensitive service to people of a refugee background settling into Australia, and those without access to Medicare. Clinic activities include patient and sector services.

Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS)

Street address: Level 1 170 Boundary Street West End QLD 4101
Phone number: (07) 3846 3189
Email address: admin@rails.org.au
Website: www.rails.org.au

RAILS provides free legal assistance in immigration and refugee cases to people in need. It is an independent not-for-profit organisation working with volunteers to provide free legal advice, assistance and community education to disadvantaged people. It advocates in cases of most need before the Department of Immigration, review tribunals and, on occasions, to judicial review.

Refugee Claimants Support Centre

Street address: 12 Bonython Street, Windsor QLD 4030
Phone number: (07) 3357 9013
Email address: rcscadmin@refugees.org.au
Website: www.refugees.org.au

The Refugee Claimant Support Service provides critical support to refugee claimants (asylum seekers) in the often extended period before their applications for protection are determined by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Romero Centre

Street address: 20 Dutton Street, Dutton Park QLD 4102
Phone number: (07) 3846 3250
Email address: admin@romerocentre.org.au
Website: www.romerocentre.org.au

The Centre provides support and services to former detainees and TPV holders and their families - often still suffering the legacy of the harmful policies of detention and temporary protection. The Centre also acts as an advocacy centre for refugees, organises activities for refugee families, and aims to educate the community about the refugee experience.

South Australia

Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Otherway Centre

Street address: 80 Payneham Road, Stepney SA 5069
Phone number: (08) 8362 3185
Email address: gm@acc.asn.au
Website: www.theotherwaycentre.com.au

The Ministry serves Indigenous people throughout South Australia and as needs have arisen it has also provided services to non-indigenous people, including refugees. Over recent years the Centre have had contact with large numbers of Afghani refugees who were being released from detention.

Australian Refugee Association (ARA)

Street address: 304 Henley Beach Road, Underdale SA 5032
Phone number: (08) 8354 2951
Email address: reception@ausref.net
Website: www.ausref.net

ARA provides services for newcomers to South Australia including advice, assistance, advocacy and practical support with settlement services; migration services; employment services, public education; and policy and advocacy.

Legal Services Commission of South Australia

Street address: 82-98 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000. Check the website for other offices.
Phone number: (08) 8463 3555
Website: www.lsc.sa.gov.au

The Legal Services Commission provides legal advice, legal representation and community legal education and information.

Migrant Health Service, SA

Street address: 21 Market Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone number: (08) 8237 3900

The Migrant Health Service provides services for newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers. They offer comprehensive health screening and early intervention for newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers. Services include counseling, immunisation information, referrals to community general practitioners' health information sessions for newly emerging communities and education sessions for Divisions, GPs and Practice staff on issues such as cultural awareness, infectious diseases, nutritional deficiencies and mental health issues.

Survivors of Torture and Trauma Assistance and Rehabilitation Service (STTARS)

Street address: 12 Hawker Street, Bowden SA 5007
Phone number: (08) 8346 5433
Email address: sttars@sttars.org.au
Website: www.sttars.org.au

STTARS assists people from a refugee and migrant background who have experienced torture or been traumatised as a result of persecution, violence, war or unlawful imprisonment prior to arrival in Australia.

Victoria

Asylum Seekers Centre, Trinity Uniting Church

Street address: Corner Robinson & Scotts Streets, Dandenong VIC 3175
Phone number: (03) 9802 5268 (Monday and Friday only)
Email address: dspitteler@hotmail.com

The Centre provides a food bank, material aid, and emergency relief.

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

Street address: 12 Batman Street, West Melbourne, VIC
Phone number: (03) 9326 6066
Email address: admin@asrc.org.au
Website: www.asrc.org.au

Australia's largest asylum seeker advocacy, aid and health organisation promoting and protecting the human rights of asylum seekers.

Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre (ASWC)

Street address: 212 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3057
Phone number: (03) 9388 2459
Email address: aswc@uniting.com.au
Website: www.aswc.org.au

ASWC is a non-for-profit organisation that provides migration advice, information and referrals to asylum seekers. These services facilitate a range of links to community and other services related to all aspects of asylum seekers’ situations.

Australian Red Cross Asylum Seekers Assistance Scheme (ASAS) - VIC

Street address: 23-47 Villiers Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Phone number: (03) 8327 7700
E-mail address: vicinfo@redcross.org.au
Website: www.redcross.org.au/vic

The Red Cross’ ASAS assists asylum seekers in Australia who are in the process of having their refugee status determined. The program provides financial assistance and limited healthcare assistance, plus referrals to other agencies for settlement issues. The Red Cross can also provide personal support and advocacy for those in detention centres awaiting determination of their refugee status, as well as information and referrals for families and individuals. For more information, contact the Red Cross using the details above.

Baptcare (Santuary)

Phone number: (03) 9385 6534
Website: www.baptcare.org.au/lwp/wcm/connect/Baptist/Services/Sanctuary

Sanctuary is an affordable housing facility for male asylum seekers that demonstrates the viability of care in the community for asylum seekers as an alternative to detention. The facility accommodates up to 29 residents, and priority is given to asylum seekers on bridging visas who have no right to work, Medicare or income support.

Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project (BASP)

Street address: 52 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park VIC 3206
Phone number: (03) 9696 2107
Email address: bssc@cyberspace.net.au
Website: www.brigidineasp.org.au

BASP aims to provide hospitality and practical support for asylum seekers; actively network with like-minded individuals and groups who are working for justice for asylum seekers; and promote advocacy for the rights of asylum seekers.

Ecumenical Migration Centre (EMC)

Street address: Brotherhood of St Laurence, 95-97 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone number: (03) 9483 2474
Email address: emc@bsl.org.au
Website: www.bsl.org.au/Ecumenical-Migration-Centre-EMC.aspx

The EMC's activities include casework, demonstration projects, community development, practice-based research and advocacy. It offers number of programs for refugees.

Edmund Rice Asylum Seeker Project

Street address: Edmund Rice Centre, 7 Amberley Way, Lower Plenty VIC 3093
Phone number: (03) 9439 8282
E-mail address: LLucas@edmundrice.org
Website: www.erasp.org.au

The Edmund Rice Asylum Seeker Project aims to respond to the needs of asylum seekers in Melbourne. Their mission is to help bring dignity through building friendships and supporting people seeking protection in Australia.

Fitzroy Learning Network

Street address: 198 Napier Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone number: (03) 9417 2897
Email address: admin@fitzroylearningnetwork.org.au
Website: www.fitzroylearningnetwork.org.au/index.html

Fitzroy Learning Network coordinates volunteer tutors in English and organises other recreational and vocational activities for refugees, working particularly with people who were formerly on Temporary Protection Visas.

Foundation House (Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture)

Street addresses: 6 Gardiner Street, Brunswick VIC 3056 and 155 Foster Street, Dandenong VIC 3175
Phone numbers: (03) 9388 0022 (Brunswick) and (03) 8788 3333 (Dandenong)
Email address: info@foundationhouse.org.au
Website: www.foundationhouse.org.au

Foundation House provides a range of services to people from refugee backgrounds whom have survived torture or war related trauma. It provides direct services to clients in the form of counselling, advocacy, family support, group work, psycho-education, information sessions and complementary therapies. Direct services to clients are coupled with referral, training and education roles aimed at developing and strengthening the resources of various communities and service providers. Foundation House provides services across Melbourne with offices in Brunswick and Dandenong. Services are also provided in a number of rural and regional centres across Victoria.

Hotham Mission Asylum Seeker Project (ASP)

Street address: 2/579 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Phone number: (03) 9326 8343
Email address: asp@hothammission.org.au
Website: http://asp.hothammission.org.au

The Hotham Mission ASP works with asylum seekers who are lawfully awaiting an outcome on their refugee or humanitarian protection claim, but who face destitution without community support. It provides professional casework support; housing; a basic living allowance; help with utilities and emergencies; a volunteer program of one-to-one support (LinkUP); men's and women's support groups; state and national policy advocacy; and research towards a better reception framework for the future.

Refugee Immigration Legal Centre (RILC)

Street address: Level 1, 121-123 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Phone number: (03) 9413 0101 (reception) or (03) 9413 0100 (advice line)
Email address: rilc@rilc.org.au
Website: www.rilc.org.au

RILC is a community legal centre specialising in all aspects of refugee and immigration law, policy and practice.

Salvation Army - Crossroads Family Housing and Support Service

Phone number: (03) 9309-6289
Website: www.salvationarmy.org.au/contactus/victoria-divisions/crossroads-vic/programs/family-housing.html

Crossroads Family Housing and Support services are a group of Supported Assistance Accommodation Programs (SAAP) and Salvation Army funded programs within the Crossroads Network. Our services specifically target families that are homeless (or at risk of homelessness) and are residing within or have links to the City of Brimbank, Moreland, Hume and Moonee Valley. Crossroads Family Housing and Support programs/functions include the Asylum Seeker Support and Accommodation Program.

Springvale Community Aid & Advice Bureau (SCAAB)

Street address: 5 Osborne Avenue, Springvale VIC 3171
Phone number: (03) 9546 5255
Email address: scaabspr@scaab.org.au
Website: www.scaab.org.au

SCAAB provides practical services for people in the community. They offer a 'front door' to anyone in the community seeking information or assistance through a daily drop-in session as well as specific-purpose appointments.

Victorian Legal Aid

Street address: 350 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000. Check the website for suburban and regional offices.
Phone number: (03) 9269 0120 (Melbourne helpline) 1800 677 402 (Rural areas)
Website: www.legalaid.vic.gov.au

Victoria Legal Aid helps people with their legal problems. They focus on helping and protecting the rights of socially and economically disadvantaged Victorians. They can help in areas of criminal law, family law and some civil law matters.

Tasmania

Migrant Resource Centre (Southern Tasmania)

Street address: 49 Molle Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Phone number: (03) 6221 0999
E-mail address: reception@mrchobart.org.au
Website: www.mrchobart.org.au

The Migrant Resource Centre helps refugees and migrants settling in Hobart.

The Phoenix Centre

Street address: 191-193 Liverpool Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Phone number: (03) 6234 9138
E-mail address: phoenix@mrchobart.org.au
Website: www.mrchobart.org.au/p_home.shtml

The Phoneix Centre offers specialist services for survivors of torture and trauma including counseling, advocacy, community development programs and natural therapies.

Western Australia

Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS)

Street address: 286 Beaufort Street, Perth, Western Australia
Phone number: (08) 9227 2700
Email address: reception@asetts.org.au
Website: www.asetts.org.au

ASeTTS provides services to people who are humanitarian entrants or are from a refugee type background and who have experienced torture or trauma in their country of origin, during their flight to Australia, or while in detention.

Australian Red Cross Asylum Seekers Assistance Scheme (ASAS) - WA

Street address: 110 Goderich Street, East Perth, WA, 6004
Phone number: (08) 9225 8888
E-mail address: wainfo@redcross.org.au
Website: www.redcross.org.au/wa or www.redcross.org.au/wa/services_international.htm

The Red Cross’ ASAS assists asylum seekers in Australia who are in the process of having their refugee status determined. The program provides financial assistance and limited healthcare assistance, plus referrals to other agencies for settlement issues. The Red Cross can also provide personal support and advocacy for those in detention centres awaiting determination of their refugee status, as well as information and referrals for families and individuals. For more information, contact the Red Cross using the details above.

Centrecare

Street address: 23 Victoria Square, Perth WA 6000
Phone number: (08) 9288 2233
E-mail: migration@centrecare.com.au
Website: www.centrecare.com.au

Centrecare provides a range of services supporting refugees and humanitarian entrants to settle in Western Australia. It can provide advice and assistance with applications for refugee status.

Coalition for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees (CARAD)

Street address: 245 Stirling Street, Perth WA 6000
Phone number: 08 9227 7322
Email address: office@carad.org.au
Website: www.carad.org.au

CARAD is an independent not-for-profit organisation working with people who have fled war, torture and oppression in search of a safe and secure home in Australia.

Centre for Advocacy Support and Education (CASE) for Refugees Inc

Street address: 245 Stirling Street, Perth WA 6000
Phone number: (08) 9227 7311
Email address: admin@caseforrefugees.org.au
Website: www.caseforrefugees.org.au

CASE is currently the only community legal centre in Western Australia providing specialist legal assistance to refugees and asylum seekers living in WA. CASE for Refugees assists applicants to apply for Protection Visas and also a Family Reunion Program to reunite familes.

Legal Aid Western Australia

Street address: 55 George's Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Phone number: (08) 9261 6389
Email address: immigration@legalaid.wa.gov.au
Website: www.legalaid.wa.gov.au

Legal Aid WA provides information and resources to assist the community with their legal concerns and offers a range of services aimed at target groups or individuals with particular legal problems. It can provide advice and assistance with applications for refugee status.

Southern Communities Advocacy Legal and Education Service (SCALES)

Street address: Suite 3, St Nicholas Community Centre, 14 Council Avenue, Rockingham WA 6168
Phone number: (08) 9550 0400
Email address: scales@murdoch.edu.au
Website: www.law.murdoch.edu.au/scales

The Southern Communities Advocacy Legal and Education Service Inc (SCALES) is a community legal centre. SCALES provides free legal advice, information and representation to low income people living in Kwinana and Rockingham, in a range of areas including immigration and refugee law.

Information and Advocacy 

Behind Australia Doors
http://behindaustraliandoors.wordpress.com

ChilOut
www.chilout.org

Darwin Asylum Seekers Support and Advocacy Network (DASSAN)
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_174664215912814

The Justice Project
www.thejusticeproject.com.au

Refugee Action Coalition, Sydney
www.refugeeaction.org.au

Refugee Action Collective, Queensland
www.rac-qld.org

Refugee Action Collective, Victoria
www.rac-vic.org

Refugee Action Committee, Canberra
www.refugeeaction.org

Refugee Advocacy Network (RAN)
http://refugeeadvocacynetwork.org

Researchers for Asylum Seekers (RAS)
www.ras.unimelb.edu.au

Rural Australians for Refugees
www.ruralaustraliansforrefugees.org.au