About Mildura Rural City Mildura Rural City Council is a regional community located in north-west Victoria, Australia on the Victorian side of the Murray River. Our region is abundant with beautiful vineyards, orchards...
Our community
The Refugee Council of Australia is the meeting place for refugees, people seeking asylum and all those who work with and support them. We have a broad and diverse community stretching right across this land, which is reflected in this part of our website.
Hindmarsh Shire Council
On 17 September 2014, Hindmarsh Shire Council was declared as a Refugee Welcome Zone. Council’s declaration is a Commitment in Spirit to Welcoming refugees into our community, Upholding the Human Rights of...
City of Onkaparinga
On 18 June 2015, The City of Onkaparinga declared itself a Refugee Welcome Zone. The City of Onkaparinga is a vibrant place with over 170,000 residents across 518 square kilometres. We have some of the best beaches in...
Georges River Council
Georges River Council became a Refugee Welcome Zone in 2017. Located in Sydney’s south, the Georges River Local Government Area consists of 38 square kilometres. The Georges River area offers extraordinary lifestyle...
Ballina Shire Council
Ballina Shire Council is located in the Northern Rivers of the Far North Coast of New South Wales. It covers an area of 485 km² with a population of approximately 45,000. We have a prosperous economy based on building...
City of Casey
The City of Casey is a proud signatory to the Refugee Welcome Zone and has been since 2013. The Casey Context The City of Casey is the most populous and second fastest growing Local Government Area (LGA) in Victoria...
Erfanullah Abidi
The Early Years Afghanistan is a rough but beautiful country plagued by conflict and instability. It is home to resilient and proud people of different ethnicities. Most of its recent history has unfortunately been rife...
Huon Valley Council
The Huon Valley is a green, inviting valley located in the south of Tasmania. Spread over a large geographical area, the Huon Valley is home to regional centres like Huonville and bustling towns like Cygnet, Dover...
Refugees telling their own stories will change the heart of Australia
One story can change everything. And it’s critical that we change the way our country thinks about refugees and people seeking asylum. That’s why our National Refugee Ambassadors program amplifies the voices...
Refugee Welcome Zone Forum 26 October 2023
This Refugee Alternatives webinar looks at the role of Refugee Welcome Zones and the ways in which local communities can come together to welcome and include refugees and people seeking asylum.
