Today’s repealing of the Medevac legislation will prolong the pain of refugees who have been suffering at the hands of the Australian Government for more than six years, the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) says. ...
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Donate to Operation Not Forgotten
A lifeline for refugees on Manus Island and Nauru The Refugee Council of Australia is receiving Australian donations for Operation Not Forgotten, a project of two Canadian non-profit organisations to sponsor refugees...
Review into settlement outcomes a “well-considered examination of refugee settlement”, Refugee Council of Australia says
The Federal Government’s review Investing in Refugees: Investing in Australia is such a constructive contribution to improving refugee settlement that it is a mystery it took nine months to release, the Refugee Council...
Meet one of our Face to Face Speakers – George
George Najarian, also known as “Ginger George” is an award winning Armenian refugee from Syria. He has educated thousands of Australian community members about refugees, raised more than $12,000 and launched two...
Public submission: The Definition of a Refugee by Oviya Ponkathirvarathan
Oviya Ponkathirvarathan from Avila College, Melbourne -Based off True Events -~~“Thiru, come back here!” Roan laughed. He was way ahead of me, all the way on the other side ofthe road, far away from the Narenthran...
RCOA takes up asylum concerns with UN human rights commissioner
The concerns of people seeking asylum and the public narrative about refugees were central to public and private discussions when UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, visited Australia earlier this...
The Medevac Legislation is working as intended and must be retained
The findings presented today by the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee are a clear indication that the Medevac legislation is functioning as intended and should be retained, the Refugee Council of...
Face-to-Face Speakers Bureau
The Face to Face/Refugee Speakers Bureau is a unique series of facilitated, interactive sessions held in organisations, where refugee speakers share their personal, powerful stories. The program raises awareness...
Media release: Minister approves most applications for transfer without need for Independent Health Panel (IHAP) review, says Medical Evacuation Response Group
The Medical Evacuation Response Group (MERG) has responded to the Independent Health Advice Panel (IHAP) Report tabled in Parliament, stating the report shows that in the majority of cases, the Minister himself agrees...
Face to Face expands its training program
The Face to Face project is expanding its partnership with JRS and House of Welcome to run a series of speaker training programs targeting people seeking Asylum. The speaker training program will be focusing on building...
