Factsheets for your situation
These factsheets, produced by our members and others, give you information about your visa, about living in Australia, and getting to Australia. There are also factsheets made for people who are supporting refugees or people seeking asylum.This information is for people whose visas may be cancelled under section 116 or section 501, and for criminal lawyers.
This factsheet provides information regarding newly introduced Government laws allowing some people affected by the 2014 'data breach' to have their claims assessed (or reassessed) under law.
This fact sheet is for people who are already in detention. It includes information about how to apply for a bridging visa, what conditions it will have, and what you can do if your application is refused.
This factsheet tells you how to write your statement of claim.
The Federal Government has announced a number of changes to social security to support people who have lost their job or face other difficulties during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. While these measures are very...
This message is published on behalf of the TPV-SHEV Working Group for people from refugee backgrounds, with information about who to contact in New South Wales. Some of this information will also be useful for people in...
This travel warning has been slightly revised since it was originally published. We are seeking clarification on the circumstances in which people’s visas may be cancelled and will update this when there is...
In 2016, following consultations with refugee community members and service providers, RCOA published an important report on family separation for refugee communities. Far too often, people from a refugee background who...
Understanding what advocacy is and how it is achieved can help you support the issues you care about. So what is advocacy? An advocate is someone who identifies issues that affect people’s lives and supports...
It is common for refugee diaspora communities to encounter human rights issues when fleeing their countries of origin, however, it is often difficult for these communities and individuals to bring attention to those...
This factsheet provides information for people who may be eligible to receive Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) payments. The SRSS program provides support to people seeking asylum while their visa applications...
You should read this guide before you use a migration agent. It is available in many languages.
This factsheet provides information about new citizenship laws proposed by the government.
This audit of educational pathways for refugee students into higher education was developed by the University of Newcastle as part of the (Re)claiming social capital: Improving language and cultural pathways for refugee...
This page contains information about further or higher education for refugees in Australia. You will find information about the education system in Australia, your choices for getting education, programs that can...
Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has developed new resources to help refugees and migrants avoid being mistreated by their employers. These include: a reporting protocol to encourage exploited visa holders to seek...
Many people from refugee backgrounds are facing significant delays in their application for Australian citizenship. We explain our work on this issue and what people can do.
This is a brief guide for those Australian organisations and individuals that are considering participating in the annual UNHCR-NGO Consultations in Geneva, Switzerland.
Australian law in orientation is an education kit for Victorian educators, teachers and community workers teaching people who have been in Australia for less than six months, have low or no English and very basic legal...
This page sets out some information about who can apply to come to Australia as a refugee.
When people are in great need and when resettlement places are scarce and processes are complex and protracted, those seeking resettlement may be vulnerable to fraud, corruption and exploitation. We are seeking...
Attending Departmental interviews This factsheet is provided by Refugee & Advice Casework Service, a legal organisation that helps refugees in Sydney. It was last upated in March 2016. This factsheet is designed to...
This information is for people whose visas may be cancelled under section 116 or section 501, and for criminal lawyers.
Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has developed new resources to help refugees and migrants avoid being mistreated by their employers. These include: a reporting protocol to encourage exploited visa holders to seek...
This table lists decisions by federal courts relating to the new system of refugee status determination for people who came by boat, known as 'fast tracking'.
Australian law in orientation is an education kit for Victorian educators, teachers and community workers teaching people who have been in Australia for less than six months, have low or no English and very basic legal...
This page explains the impact of university and further education scholarships on people on a Commonwealth income payment.
