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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.
University a pathway to meaningful lives for people seeking asylum
The means to access higher education is critical for the individual wellbeing of people seeking asylum and their ability to contribute to society. A report funded by the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher...
Create a profile of your Refugee Welcome Zone!
Are you a Refugee Welcome Zone? Do you want to profile the activities of your Refugee Welcome Zone and showcase the work you are doing to support refugees and people seeking asylum? You can now create your own profile...
City of Marion
The City of Marion is located 10 km south of Adelaide in South Australia. It has a population of approximately 88,618 people and is showing healthy growth. This is due in part to overseas migration which welcomes...
How to become a Refugee Welcome Zone
Most Refugee Welcome Zones have been declared after an initial proposal by a community or church-based organisation that is subsequently supported by an approach from RCOA. If you would like your local Council or Shire...
What is a Refugee Welcome Zone?
A Refugee Welcome Zone is a Local Government Area which has made a commitment in spirit to welcoming refugees into the community, upholding the human rights of refugees, demonstrating compassion for refugees and...
City of Greater Bendigo
The City of Greater Bendigo is located in the geographical heart of Victoria. The City is recognised by UNICEF and /UNESCO as a Child Friendly City . It has a growing population of more than 110,000, with 15% born...
Brimbank City Council
The City of Brimbank is located in the western and north-western suburbs of Melbourne, between 11 and 23 kilometres west and north-west of the Melbourne GPO. Brimbank is home to about 194,319 residents, more than 50% of...
Brisbane City Council
Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, is located on the east coast of Australia. It is a bustling, modern and culturally diverse city. The Brisbane Local Government Area has a larger population than any other local...
Coffs Harbour City Council
Coffs Harbour is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW approximately half way between Sydney and Brisbane. The region incorporates both townships and rural localities and has a population of around 75,000. Since 2005...
