The current escalation of war in Iran has meant that both Iranian citizens and refugees from the region residing in Iran face further displacement and uncertainty. The Australian Government is working to find solutions...
Information and factsheets for refugees
This information and factsheets, produced by our members and others, give you information about getting to Australia, your visa, and living in Australia, and getting to Australia.Find a factsheet
About your visa
Support for People Fleeing the Conflict in Israel-Gaza
There are currently several hundred people who have recently left Israel or Gaza in recent months fleeing the ongoing conflict. Most of these people have travelled to Australia on Visitor Visas and other short-term...
Information for people fleeing Ukraine
This brief provides information for Ukrainians based on their current visa status, following changes to refugee policy for people coming from Ukraine.
Important information about the end of TPVs and SHEVs
On 13 February 2023, the Albanese Government announced that it would end the cruel and unnecessary policy of temporary protection. This page answers frequently asked questions and lists places to go for legal help and...
I have a bridging visa
This page gives people with bridging visas information about what they can or must do on this visa.
I am in immigration detention
These factsheets on immigration detention tell you what you can do if you are in immigration detention in Australia and how you can get help.
Living in Australia
Scam alert: Canadian Association for Immigrants and Refugees
3 June 2026 The Refugee Council of Australia has been asked about the activities of the Canadian Association for Immigrants and Refugees (CAIR), an organisation which is currently asking refugees to pay US$45 to be...
Information on housing and renting for refugees
This page provides information on housing and renting for refugees in Australia, including links to information in other languages.
Information on living in Australia
This page provides information for refugees living in Australia or settling in Australia. It provides links to key resources.
Information about education for refugees
This page contains information about education for refugees in Australia, including the education system, your choices for getting education, programs that can support your education, and scholarships.
COVID-19 information for refugees and people seeking asylum
This page provides links to useful resources for refugees or people seeking asylum about the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) and how it might affect them.
Scholarships for people seeking asylum and refugees
This page provides links to universities that offer scholarships to people seeking asylum or refugees on temporary protection visas.
Information about citizenship
This factsheet provides information about how to become an Australian citizen and apply for citizenship.
Information on your health, including mental health and disability
This page provides health information for refugees in Australia, including information about mental health and disability.
I am in immigration detention
These factsheets on immigration detention tell you what you can do if you are in immigration detention in Australia and how you can get help.
Resettling in Australia
Resettlement and complementary pathways to Australia
There are a number of ways that people who have been found to be refugees in another country can come to Australia. Resettlement Australia has granted permanent visas to refugees through a formal offshore resettlement...
Information on resettling in Australia
This page sets out some information about who can apply to come to Australia as a refugee.
Information on resettlement fraud
This page explains what resettlement fraud is, how people might pretend to be able to help someone be resettled, and how to complain.
