Blacktown is a city of diverse cultures – a home to around 395,000 people representing around 188 birthplaces and 182 different languages. To ensure programs and activities are developed to promote access and...
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.
City of Canterbury Bankstown
Saying the City of Canterbury Bankstown is a diverse community doesn’t do justice to the huge range of cultures, languages, abilities, and Aboriginal identities that are proudly represented here. Our community members...
Refugee Welcome Zone Leadership Group
Refugee Welcome Zone Leadership Group The Refugee Welcome Leadership Group has been formed to further enhance the direction of Refugee Welcome Zone initiative. By joining the RWZ Leadership Group, Councils work with...
City of Ballarat
The City of Ballarat is located just 110km west-north-west of Melbourne in the Central Highlands of regional Victoria. The City is recognised by UNICEF and as a Child Friendly City. It has a growing population of more...
Face-to-Face Program Expands into the Inner West
Refugee Council’s Face to Face Schools and Community Program will be offering schools and community groups in the Inner West (Sydney) the opportunity to engage with the Refugee Council of Australia to work...
The digital era of the Face to Face Schools and Community Program
Since 2014, the Refugee Council of Australia has been bringing refugee speakers to schools in the greater Sydney and Melbourne regions to share their personal stories as part of our Face to Face schools and community...
Face to Face Community and Schools Program receives a ZEST Award Nomination
The Community Engagement team are delighted about the ZEST nomination of the Face to Face Schools and Community Program for the 2020 Outstanding Project Promoting Social Cohesion and Community Harmony Award. We would...
#YearOfWelcome: October Action
My name is Deena and I’m writing to you from the Refugee Council of Australia. We’re now into month 10 of the Year of Welcome. Thank you for coming along on the journey with us this far, despite the challenges that...
Bookings – Face to Face
How to book We are excited to announce that through growing support and interest, we have been able to expand our program and bring on more volunteers and speakers to be trained for the new year and going forward. Learn...
Classroom resources for teachers
Looking for resources to use in the classroom with your students? Check out these great resources including teaching guides, posters, films, stories and more! You can also download this resource as a word document here...