Today's National Press Club address by Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Tony Burke left critical questions about the future of Australia's refugee protection policies unanswered. Read our statement on today's address: www.refugeecouncil.org.au/migration-po...

According to the ABC, PM Anthony Albanese has "guaranteed" the Refugee and Humanitarian Program will not be cut, despite earlier reports that it would be cut by 6,250 places. While this is welcome news, we should not and will not cease our advocacy for the protection of the humanitarian program.

There has been media speculation about a possible cut to Australia's Refugee and Humanitarian program next financial year. If the Albanese Government goes ahead with this plan, it would betray its own party values. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/proposed-ref...

Proposed Refugee Program cut would betray Labor Party values, Refugee Council says

The Albanese Government would be betraying values held dear by Australian Labor Party (ALP) members and supporters if it went ahead with plans to cut

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Migration is too important to be left to reactive policymaking or political bidding wars. We've joined business and civil society organisations to call on the Australian Government to convene a National Migration Summit this year. Read our joint statement: www.ssi.org.au/national-mig...

Community organisations are already doing everything they can to support people seeking asylum experiencing or facing homelessness. This #HomelessnessWeek it's time for the federal and state governments to act. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/homelessness...

Homelessness Week 2026: A crisis we can fix

The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) is marking Homelessness Week by calling for a safe place to call home to become a reality for everyone in Australia,

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The report following the Senate inquiry into offshore processing calls for more transparency and oversight - but it's simply not enough. There must be an end to Australia's inhumane legacy of offshore detention, and the exorbitant cost and corruption that come with it.

This #WorldRefugeeDay, we remember: Australia’s refugee program saves lives. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek #RefugeeWeek2026

Buy the #RefugeeWeekAU Commemorative Stamp [https://bit.ly/RW26Stamp] and use it to send a physical letter to your Federal MP/Senator calling for protection of Australia's refugee and humanitarian program. Use our letter-writing guide: bit.ly/WriteForAFai... #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek

Ravi set up Parliament on King to help create welcoming communities in Sydney. It’s where Hani secured her first job in Australia, and her friendship with Ravi was born. Read their stories: www.refugeeweek.org.au/stories-of-f... #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek

Read Maria's and Marcus's stories: www.refugeeweek.org.au/stories-of-f... #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek #RefugeeWeek2026

We'd love to see how you're celebrating Refugee Week! Use #RefugeeWeekAU and #RefugeeWeek2026 to tag your posts so we can share them. #RefugeeWeek

Getting to know former refugees like Hani has shaped Ravi's perspective, though he's not from a refugee background himself. Read their stories: www.refugeeweek.org.au/stories-of-f... This Story of Freedom is sponsored by Thrive Refugee Enterprise. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek

Sean and Karina are proud of their mum, Thu-Trang, who became a refugee when she was a child. Read Thu-Trang's story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/thu-trangs-s... This Story of Freedom is sponsored by SydWest Multicultural Services. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek

There are Refugee Week events happening all over the country! Use our events calendar to find out what's happening near you: action.refugeecouncil.org.au/rw_events #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek

A former refugee, Shankar now channels his values into his work to create systemic change in Victoria’s homelessness sector. Read his story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/shankars-sto... This Story of Freedom is sponsored by the NSW Teachers Federation. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek

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"Australia gave me that sense of belonging and the chance to build a life I’m proud of." Read Mirsada’s story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/mirsadas-sto... This Story of Freedom is sponsored by Life Without Barriers. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek

✅ Event invitations ✅ Social media templates ✅ Presentations ✅ Postcards ✅ and more! Use our designs and templates on Canva to celebrate and promote Refugee Week: www.canva.com/p/refugeeweek/ #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek

Marcus’s story is closely tied to his refugee parents’ journey. His mum, Maria, hopes Australians will continue to welcome refugees with warmth. Read their stories: www.refugeeweek.org.au/stories-of-f... This Story of Freedom is sponsored by Jesuit Social Services. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek

In 2013, Ravi set up Parliament on King. A cafe, community space and catering service centred on refugees and people seeking asylum. Read Ravi’s story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/ravis-story/ This Story of Freedom is sponsored by Foundation House. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek

Today, on #NationalSorryDay, we acknowledge the ongoing impact and deep pain of the Stolen Generations. We remain committed to learning from and standing alongside First Nations people as we work towards a more inclusive future for those seeking sanctuary, and a fully reconciled Australia.

Thu-Trang remembers her parents “indoctrinating” her to believe in the value of education, and she found joy in learning from a young age. Read her story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/thu-trangs-s... This Story of Freedom is sponsored by Western Sydney MRC. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek

Shankar says his family's resettlement journey “wasn’t dramatic in the cinematic sense”, but carried weight nonetheless. Read his story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/shankars-sto... This Story of Freedom is sponsored by the St Vincent de Paul Society. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek

FINAL CALL! Bookings for Refugee Ambassadors to speak at your Refugee Week event must close on Friday 29 May 2026. Book now: stories.refugeecouncil.org.au/book/ #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek

A former child refugee herself, Mirsada is now mum to 3 girls she’s raising to never use the word ‘hate’. Read her story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/mirsadas-sto... This Story of Freedom is sponsored by Overseas Services to Survivors of Torture and Trauma. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek

When we're not coordinating Refugee Week, we're advocating for better policies for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia. Follow us on all our social media channels to stay informed on all our work. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek #RefugeeWeek2026

Marcus says his childhood in Sydney was idyllic, and a stark contrast to the struggles endured by his refugee parents and grandparents. Read his story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/marcuss-story/ This Story of Freedom is sponsored by Navitas Skilled Futures. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek

Hani’s poetry is shaped by resilience, memory and hope. After fleeing war and persecution in Somalia, writing helped her use her voice to share stories of strength. www.refugeeweek.org.au/hanis-story/ This Story of Freedom is sponsored by Multicultural Australia. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026

All over the world, food brings people together. Celebrate Refugee Week by cooking a dish for your loved ones that's been shared by Australia's refugee communities. Get a list of recipes on the Refugee Week website: link in bio ⬆ #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek #RefugeeWeek2026

Though Thu-Trang was born after the end of the Vietnam War, the war’s harsh impacts stayed with her family, leaving them with no choice but to flee. Read her story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/thu-trangs-s... This Story of Freedom is sponsored by MercyCare. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek