Reducing Discrimination Initiative

National Society Activities

Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme (ASAS) - Australian Red Cross

This scheme provides financial assistance and health care to eligible asylum seekers who have been waiting for six months or more for their Protection Visa applications to be finalised.

The Scheme provides a range of services across 11 metropolitan centres and five regional offices, including health support, counselling, material aid, accommodation, legal and education referrals and social and employment support.

In 1999-2000 the Scheme assisted 2 140 asylum seekers with a budget of $ 9.5 million. The ASAS is a Commonwealth Government scheme administered by Red Cross.

Links

• Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme (ASAS) webpage
• Australian Red Cross website: www.redcross.org.a

Contact:

• email: redcross@nat.redcross.org.au
• full contact details
• list of regional contacts in Australia.