Information is obtained from local authorities and other organisations with an interest in asylum.
The presence of asylum seekers already in the area will also be taken into consideration. Only asylum seekers who request that accommodation be provided as part of a support package will be considered for dispersal. Asylum seekers making their claim in one dispersal area may, if they request accommodation, be required to move to another which is more suitable for their needs. An asylum seeker requesting support including accommodation who is already resident in a dispersal area may be housed here by NASS if his circumstances make this appropriate. Asylum seekers who do not require support or who apply for subsistence only can live where they choose.