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New SGP funding round open

The latest funding round for the Settlement Grants Program (SGP) is now open. Click here for further details.

High Court ruling removes barrier for unaccompanied minors seeking family reunion

The High Court has ruled that it is not a requirement for the grant of an SHP visa for the sponsor to be under 18 both at the time of application and the time of decision. Read more here.

UNHCR ministerial meeting makes a 'quantum leap' on statelessness

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres has described a recent ministerial-level meeting in Geneva as a 'quantum leap' forward in improving protections for stateless people. Read more here.

Refugee and asylum seeker policy on a positive pathway

RCOA has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government that it had begun to wind back its policy of indefinite mandatory detention for asylum seekers who enter Australia by boat. Read our media release.

Great new teachers' pack out now

RCOA, SBS and AIA have partnered to bring refugee and asylum facts into secondary schools. Our teachers pack is available as a free download.

Refugee Week 2011

Refugee Week is Australia's peak annual activity to inform the public about refugees and celebrate positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society.

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Refugee Week is Australia's peak annual activity to inform the public about refugees and celebrate positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society. Refugee Week 2011 was celebrated from Sunday 19 June to Saturday 23 June.

In 2012, Refugee Week will be celebrated from Sunday 17 June to Saturday 23 June, to coincide with World Refugee Day (June 20).