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  • 1. who is
    a refugee

    A refugee is a person who has fled his or her own country and cannot return due to fear of persecution and has been given refugee status.              

  • 2. Refugee
    JourneyS

    Refugees flee because it is unsafe to live at home. It may be unsafe because they are being persecuted or they fear persecution as a result of who they are or what they believe.

  • 3. Refugee
    settlement

    The act of resettlement or being granted asylum does not automatically mean that people will feel ‘settled’ once they arrive in Australia.

  • 4. Refugees in Australia

    Government agencies, non-government organisations and community groups work together to support settlement needs in health, education and other services.

Getting involved

As a school

In general, refugee students have greater educational and support needs than most other newly arrived migrant students.
Getting involved as a school

As a community

Australians are welcoming people from refugee backgrounds into their communities every day. There are many ways...
Getting involved as a community

As an individual

Your role as an individual will be different depending on whether or not you are in contact with people from refugee backgrounds.
Getting involved as an individual

News

Refugee Council of Australia

The RCOA issues a monthly news bulletin via email. Their website also displays latest news in regards to refugee issues.
Refugee Council of Australia

Initiatives and events

Current initiatives and programs supporting refugee settlement in Australia …
Initiatives and events

UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency)

The UNHCR leads and co-ordinates international action to protect refugees and resolves refugee problems worldwide.
UNHCR