We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the lands we now call home, their elders past and present. We recognise the resilience and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and we...
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Fundraising Events
Planning on entering a running event? Attempting your first marathon, or already a seasoned pro? You can fundraise for the Refugee Council while you do it, and make an impact both on and off the course. Upcoming Events...
Nick Greiner joins Refugee Council board
Nick Greiner AC has joined the board of the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA). Having served as Premier and Treasurer of New South Wales (1988-92), Federal President of the Liberal Party of Australia (2017-20)...
NSW Humanitarian Awards 2023 presented by Refugee Council and STARTTS
On Wednesday 12 July, the 15th NSW Humanitarian Awards were presented at Sydney’s Government House . An initiative of Refugee Council of Australia and the NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of...
Make your voice heard for generations
With a gift in your will (bequest), you’ll create a legacy that ensures the voices of refugees and people seeking asylum are heard loud and clear, long into the future.
Murrindindi Shire Council
Murrindindi Shire Council became a Refugee Welcome Zone in March 2022. We embrace diversity, promote the participation of all and encourage new residents to our Shire. We welcome refugees and people seeking...
City of Prospect
The City of Prospect became a Refugee Welcome Zone in 2003. With an estimated population of around 22,000, the City covers an area of nearly eight square kilometres, and is located a few kilometres north of the Adelaide...
RCOA Impact Report 2020-21
This report highlights our achievements in the past year in our efforts to promote fairer and more humane refugee and asylum policies and to educate the public about the refugee journey and the important contribution of...
Our Co-CEO, Paul Power
Paul Power was appointed CEO of Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) in 2006 and became Co-CEO with Adama Kamara in February 2026. In his role with the national umbrella body on refugee policy, he helps to lead NGO...
Our Co-CEO, Adama Kamara
Adama Kamara was appointed Co-CEO of the Refugee Council of Australia in February 2026, sharing the leadership of the national umbrella body with Paul Power. In this role, she oversees the organisation’s community and...
