Refugee Council of Australia

Refugee stories

Ornate theatre seats

Tony’s story

Tony's family fled Vietnam after his father was arrested for working with the South Vietnamese army. Tony came to Australia where he is now an actor and community organiser.

Burundi flag painted on wall

Jean’s story

Jean left the conflict in Burundi alone as a young man and came to Australia from a refugee camp in Tanzania.

Anisa’s story

Anisa, as a member of the Ba'hai community in Iran, faced persecution before she came to Australia as a young person.