FAQ
Purpose
How does my purchase support people seeking asylum?
When you shop with us, your purchase has real impact. All purchases help the Asylum Seekers Centre provide practical and personal support for people living in the community who are seeking asylum. All profits go towards supporting the work of the ASC.
The ASC’s services include accommodation, financial relief, health care, employment assistance, education, food, and recreational activities. Your purchase and support will help open possibilities for people seeking asylum living in our community.
How else can I support the Asylum Seekers Centre?
There are lots of ways you can help support people seeking asylum.
Where do you source and make your products?
We recognise that poor supply chain management and poor working conditions impact upon vulnerable people and we are working towards operating the ASC shop in as ethical and local manner as possible.
Our t-shirt and tote bag supplier AS Colour has strong social responsibility practices which you can read about here. Screen printing of these items was done locally. Our other items were printed and sourced locally by us or our supporters.
As our shop grows, we are looking forward to developing a framework for localised procurement and employment of people seeking asylum from our community.
Ordering and Delivery
What is your shipping policy?
Please view our shipping policy here.
How much is postage and packaging?
Postage costs vary depending on your location and are calculated at checkout via our provider Sendle. Packaging is included in the cost of your items.
How long will delivery take?
Please allow 14 days for standard delivery times. Your purchases are packaged and sent by our volunteer team. Our delivery provider Sendle endeavours to get your parcel to you as quickly as possible!
Can I place my order over the phone?
You can call our Reception team on (02) 9078 1900 and they can take your credit card details to submit your purchase through the site if you need assistance.
What is your returns policy?
The ASC online store will offer an exchange or refund on faulty goods and change of mind purchases within 28 days from delivery. The items must not have been used and be returned in their original condition. Return shipping costs will be at the cost of the customer. You can read more here.
Security
Is the website safe?
The ASC website is certified Level 1 PCI DSS compliant, which means it's secure and legitimate. Our online shop is also securely encrypted with a SSL certificate for an extra level of security and peace of mind.
Are payments secure?
The ASC online shop uses the Stripe payment gateway for its online credit card transactions. Stripe processes online credit card transactions for thousands of Australian merchants, providing safe and secure means of collecting payments via the Internet.
All online credit card transactions performed on this site using the Stripe gateways are secured payments. Payments are fully automated with an immediate response. Your complete credit card number cannot be viewed by Asylum Seekers Centre or any outside party.
All transactions are performed under 256 Bit SSL Certificate. All transaction data is encrypted for storage within Stripe’s bank-grade data centres, further protecting your credit card data. Stripe are authorised third party processors for all the major Australian banks. For more information about Stripe online credit card payments, please visit www.stripe.com.
What will you do with my data?
We will use the information you provide us to process your order and send your purchase. We'd also like to keep in touch with you to tell you more about our work and ways to support us. Rest assured we would never share your details with any third parties. You can read our privacy policy here.
If you don't wish to hear from us you can unsubscribe from our emails at any time or call us on (02) 9078 1900 to be removed from our mailing list.
Will I receive updates from ASC?
You will receive updates about your order including confirmation and shipping information. Additionally, we'd also like to keep in touch with you to tell you more about our work and ways to support us.
If you don't wish to hear from us you can unsubscribe from our emails at any time or call us on (02) 9078 1900.