"Really appalling." Our Co-CEO Paul Power spoke with SBS News about the Government's Migration Amendment Bill, which gives the Immigration Minister power to prevent people already granted visas from entering Australia if conditions change in their country of origin. www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

Yesterday MPs and Senators from across the political spectrum celebrated Australia’s welcome of a million refugees. As global displacement grows and resettlement places decline, Australia has a unique opportunity to build on its legacy. @davidshoebridge.bsky.social @allegraspender.bsky.social

After granting protection to 5 Iranian footballers in front of the TV cameras this morning, the Government legislate to block the pathway for countless others seeking protection from the Middle East this afternoon . Shameful. asylumseekerscentre.org.au/duplicity-de...

The Australian Government's newest Migration Amendment Bill sits in sharp contrast to the welcome and safety rightly provided to some of the Iranian women’s soccer team mere hours before. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/government-w...

On the day 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team were given humanitarian visas to protect them from possible persecution in Iran, the Albanese Gov introduced legislation which would have prevented them from entering Australia in the first place. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/government-w...

We welcome the Australian Government's decision to grant humanitarian visas to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team currently in Australia. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/protection-v...

We've written to Ministers Burke and Wong to enquire about the Government’s plans to support refugees granted Australian Humanitarian XB sub-class visas unable to depart Iran and countries in the region as a result of the recent escalation of conflict. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/letter-suppo...

The Witness to War National Multilingual Telephone Hotline provides phone support to anyone impacted by overseas conflict. Support is available in Arabic, Hebrew, Dari, Ukrainian and English 10am-7pm, Monday to Friday. Please call 1800 845 198 for free support. startts.org.au/services/wit...

We're pleased to announce the appointments of Adama Kamara and Paul Power as Co-CEOs. Adama was appointed our Deputy CEO in January 2021, while Paul has been CEO since May 2006. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/co-ceos-adam...

We're proud to launch Australia’s Untold Stories, a series of oral histories of 12 former refugees who have rebuilt their lives in Australia. Those featured are a few of the million refugees who have settled here since the end of World War II. bit.ly/AustraliasUn...

Amid December reports of Canberra's Afghanistan Embassy closure, we wrote to Senator Penny Wong, calling on the Federal Government to ensure the Embassy remained open. We are deeply disappointed and concerned that the closure is going ahead. www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

The Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill has passed. We support its overall objective, but have concerns about harmful consequences now facing refugees+diaspora communities. We urge scrutiny to prevent deportation, detention & permanent exclusion from Australia based on speculation.

Since its creation on 14 Dec 1950, UNHCR has protected millions of refugees and others forced to flee. We @kaldorcentre.bsky.social urge global solidarity in enabling @unhcr.org to continue its vital work. Read our full statement with @refugeecouncilau.bsky.social: www.unsw.edu.au/news/2025/12...

🌍 UNHCR marks 75 years on Sunday. With more people displaced than ever – and UNHCR facing deep funding cuts – global solidarity and support are urgently needed. W/@refugeecouncilau.bsky.social we’re calling for renewed commitment to refugee protection and @unhcr.org: www.unsw.edu.au/news/2025/12...

We're deeply concerned by reports that the Canberra-based Embassy of Afghanistan may soon close, in the wake of a demand sent by the Taliban that the Ambassador be removed. We've called on the Federal Government to ensure that this does not happen. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/refugee-coun...

The Refugee Council of Australia is part of a national coalition of organisations calling for urgent reform of Australia’s immigration and detention system: www.refugeecouncil.org.au/un-visit-cal...

A year ago, the Aus Human Rights Commission released the first national roadmap to eliminate racism in Australia. We've joined with over 50 civil society organisations to call for the Government to fully fund and implement the National Anti-Racism Framework. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/joint-statem...

First there was one deportation of people seeking asylum to Nauru. Then another. Now 60 Minutes has detailed serious allegations surrounding the management of offshore detention and reception centres in Nauru. We urgently call for a Parliamentary Inquiry into these allegations.

Push Australia to step up for refugees: bit.ly/donatetoRCOA Millions of refugees around the world are living in uncertainty, holding tightly to their hope for a fresh start. Australia must lead in turning their hope into opportunity. Donate now: bit.ly/donatetoRCOA

#AntiPovertyWeek: We've joined with our colleagues at @ascsyd.bsky.social in urging immediate action by the government to ensure people have the right to work and to end the systemic exclusion of people seeking asylum from basic services. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/a-safety-net...

We oppose the Government's Nauru arrangement and Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Bill 2025, that would allow for circumventing rules of natural justice and procedural fairness when deporting people to Nauru and other 3rd countries. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/letter-nauru...

On 25 August 2017, the Myanmar military launched brutal attacks against the Rohingya community in Rakhine State. Today we remember the horrific violence that forced more than 700,000 people to flee their homes in Myanmar. johnmenadue.com/post/2025/08... @johnmenadue.com

Today, eight years since more than 700,000 Rohingya people fled to Bangladesh, the launch of a taro leaf symbol highlights the community’s refusal to be forgotten. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/taro-leaf-sy...

We welcome public comments from former Liberal Immigration Minister Alex Hawke that it's time to resolve the status of around 7500 people who sought asylum in Australia more than 12 years ago but remain without permanent visas. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/rcoa-welcome...

"The Department of Home Affairs wrongfully detained an Australian citizen because of an administration error, the commonwealth ombudsman has revealed, while another person with a valid visa was incorrectly held for 18 months in immigration detention." www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

This #HomelessnessWeek, we reiterate our urgent call to the Australian Government to ensure that people seeking asylum are not left behind in national efforts to prevent and reduce homelessness. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/urgent-actio...

We've written to Ministers Tony Burke and Anne Aly and Senator Penny Wong regarding the impact of the ongoing crisis in Sudan, and urged the Australian Government to increase its response through humanitarian aid, diplomacy and resettlement. Read our letter: www.refugeecouncil.org.au/letter-ongoi...

Craig Foster joined us at last week's Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways in Geneva, following a visit to Cox's Bazar, one of the world's largest refugee camps. Sharing his experiences with key reps at #CRCP2025, he highlighted how sport can break barriers for new arrivals.

2025 NSW Humanitarian Awards Winners Announced! Celebrate the inspiring individuals and organisations changing refugee lives in NSW. Read their stories: www.startts.org.au/news-events/... @refugeecouncilau.bsky.social

Refugee leaders, governments, UNHCR, NGOs, academics and private sector representatives from across the globe have gathered in Geneva to discuss how to better protect refugees through resettlement and other safe pathways. www.refugeecouncil.org.au/welcoming-pl... #crcp2025

It's not too late to make your tax-time donation. Make it your next act of kindness: action.refugeecouncil.org.au/the_kindness...

Meet Jeanne Mutarutwa, one of the refugee representatives on the Australian delegation to the 2025 Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways commencing today in Geneva. #CRCP2025

Last week, we wrote to ministers Tony Burke and Penny Wong regarding refugees and Australian citizens trying to depart Iran and Israel. Read our letter: www.refugeecouncil.org.au/letter-refug...

This World Refugee Day, Craig Foster and Noor Azizah are joining us to shine a light on one of the world’s most prolonged humanitarian emergencies: the refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh. #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeWeek @craigafoster.bsky.social @savethechildren-au.bsky.social @unhcr.org

In 2025 Australia will welcome its millionth refugee since WWII. Today millions seek refuge from war, hunger & environmental crises. #RefugeeWeek & #WorldRefugeeDay remind us: refugees need refuge but also make rich contributions. www.refugeeweek.org.au/refugee-week... @refugeecouncilau.bsky.social

The City of Sydney is the local government for central Sydney and its surrounds. It has been a Refugee Welcome Zone since 2005. We are proud to have the City of Sydney as an event partner for Refugee Week 2025. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2025 #RefugeeWeek

SSI connects individuals, families and children from diverse backgrounds with opportunities – from settlement support, to disability programs to training and employment pathways. We are proud to have SSI as an event partner of Refugee Week 2025. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2025 #RefugeeWeek

Happy Refugee Week! This year, as we reflect on our theme - Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community - we celebrate the millions of refugees and descendants of refugees who have so profoundly shaped communities across Australia. We're happy you're here. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2025 #RefugeeWeek

Celebrate Refugee Week 2025 with us! Here are just a few great ways you can get involved: - Use our hashtags - Attend and event - Follow us We'd love to see how you're getting involved in #RefugeeWeekAU this year! Tag your posts so we can share in your celebrations. #RefugeeWeek2025 #RefugeeWeek

Jesuit Social Services partners with vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community; provide opportunities for partnerships to make lasting change; and advocate for social change. We are proud to have Jesuit Social Services as a partner of Refugee Week 2025. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2025

This Refugee Week, we're proud to celebrate and share the stories of our staff with lived refugee experience. Deena is the Refugee Council's Director of Community Engagement. She shares what community means to her. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2025 #RefugeeWeek

Thrive Refugee Enterprise helps refugees start their own businesses in Australia. By providing education, planning support and financial loans, they've helped over 2,500 refugees get started in business. We are proud to have Thrive as a partner of Refugee Week 2025. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2025

Celebrate Refugee Week 2025 with us! Here are a few great ways to get involved: - Use our design resources - Cook a meal - Watch a film We'd love to see how you're getting involved in Refugee Week this year! Tag your posts #RefugeeWeekAU so we can share in your celebrations.

Life Without Barriers delivers services in more than 300 communities across Australia including to those seeking asylum as they resolve their immigration status in Australia. We are proud to have Life Without Barriers as a partner of Refugee Week 2025. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2025 #RefugeeWeek

Maria was born and raised in a Thai refugee camp after her parents fled Myanmar. They settled in Australia in 2019. Over the years, the community Maria’s built here has been a pillar for her. Read more of Maria's story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/maria #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2025 #RefugeeWeek

SydWest Multicultural Services helps people of all backgrounds live better lives through services including settlement, aged care, disability support, housing assistance & programs for youth, women & families. We're proud to have SydWest as a partner of #RefugeeWeek2025. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek

As the first in her family to attend university, Arozo embarked on a journey of resilience - navigating countless challenges, balancing cultural expectations and overcoming barriers. Read more of Arozo's journey: www.refugeeweek.org.au/arozo/ #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2025 #RefugeeWeek

The NSW Teachers Federation is the registered trade union that covers all NSW public school teachers. We're proud to have the NSW Teachers' Federation as a partner of Refugee Week 2025. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2025 #RefugeeWeek

Melaleuca Australia works with individuals, community groups, government and non-government sectors in NT to support people of diverse backgrounds in their journey to Australia. We're proud to have Melaleuca Australia as a partner for Refugee Week 2025. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2025 #RefugeeWeek

This Refugee Week, we're proud to celebrate and share the stories of our staff with lived refugee experience. Rnita is the Refugee Council's Director of Communications and Fundraising. She shares what community means to her. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2025 #RefugeeWeek