In this edition of Your Voice, read about our National Refugee Ambassadors, another successful Refugee Week, and refugees who remain separated from family despite their new permanent visas.
News
Our latest news – what’s happening in the refugee sector.
Family reunion still out of reach for refugees granted permanent visas
In February, the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) welcomed the Albanese Government’s long-awaited announcement to end the cruel and unnecessary policy of temporary protection.
Refugee Week 2023: A celebration of “Finding Freedom”
In February, the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) welcomed the Albanese Government’s long-awaited announcement to end the cruel and unnecessary policy of temporary protection.
National Refugee Ambassadors connect with communities across Australia
In February, the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) welcomed the Albanese Government’s long-awaited announcement to end the cruel and unnecessary policy of temporary protection.
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)...
Refugee Council welcomes life-changing expansion of Australia’s refugee program
Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement today that it will increase the annual Refugee and Humanitarian Program to 20,000 places in 2023-24. “The expansion of...
Refugee Council of Australia renews calls for a royal commission into offshore detention contracts
Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) CEO Paul Power said the newly announced Australian Government investigation into allegations that millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money were spent on suspect offshore detention...
Children and the elderly among those facing a harsh winter after seeking asylum
Members of Parliament will hear of the dire situation facing people seeking refugee protection at a Parliamentary Friends of Refugee Group Homelessness Week event on August 9th. The event, organised by the Refugee...
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...
Pain continues in PNG 10 years on
Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) has called on the Australian Government to recommit to finding solutions for 80 refugees still suffering in Papua New Guinea 10 years after the two governments signed their offshore...
