This message is published on behalf of the TPV-SHEV Working Group for people from refugee backgrounds, with information about who to contact in New South Wales. Some of this information will also be useful for people in...
Refugee information
Travel warning for refugees with pending citizenship or visa applications
This travel warning has been slightly revised since it was originally published. We are seeking clarification on the circumstances in which people’s visas may be cancelled and will update this when there is...
Family separation and family reunion for refugees: The issues
In 2016, following consultations with refugee community members and service providers, RCOA published an important report on family separation for refugee communities. Far too often, people from a refugee background who...
What makes a good advocate?
Understanding what advocacy is and how it is achieved can help you support the issues you care about. So what is advocacy? An advocate is someone who identifies issues that affect people’s lives and supports...
Engaging with UN human rights procedures: A guide for refugee diaspora communities
It is common for refugee diaspora communities to encounter human rights issues when fleeing their countries of origin, however, it is often difficult for these communities and individuals to bring attention to those...
SRSS payments factsheet
This factsheet provides information for people who may be eligible to receive Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) payments. The SRSS program provides support to people seeking asylum while their visa applications...
Tell me more: questions and answers about changes to SRSS
This answers common questions about the changes to the income supports people seeking asylum face.
Understand what you should expect from a migration agent
You should read this guide before you use a migration agent. It is available in many languages.
Scholarships for people seeking asylum and refugees on temporary visas
As part of our Education for All Campaign the Refugee Council has been working with universities to provide scholarships to people seeking asylum. Unlike holders of permanent humanitarian visas, people seeking asylum...
Information on resettling in Australia
This page sets out some information about who can apply to come to Australia as a refugee.
