One million refugees have been welcomed by Australia since World War II. Refugee Week 2026 is a moment to reflect on that milestone and to celebrate the million stories behind it.
23 February 2026
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Refugee Week Poster
The Refugee Week 2026 poster features Thu-Trang, a former refugee from Vietnam, and her children. Download a digital copy or pick up a printed poster today!
28 April 2026
Stories of Freedom
As we mark Australia’s milestone of welcoming a million refugees this Refugee Week, we celebrate the million lives, the million stories that have helped shape the Australia we all call home today.
11 May 2026
Official Events
Spirit of Welcome Community Festival 2026 Hosted by SSI Where: Community Refugee Welcome Centre | 504 Wharf Rd, Lilyfield, Sydney When: Sunday 14 June | 12-4pm Tickets: Free | Register here Join SSI, Inner West Council...
16 June 2023
Resources
Design Resources
We’ve put together a range of wonderful resources for you to use in the lead up to and during Refugee Week. Click on the thumbnails below to access our designs on Canva. You can customise our templates or download...
16 June 2023
Resource Kits
This Refugee Week, use the information, ideas and tools in our resource kits to help plan an event, start a conversation or learn more about refugee experiences.
28 May 2026
7 February 2026
Films, books and other resources about refugees
This page lists films, books and other resources about refugees for Refugee Week.
15 April 2023
Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country
A Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country is an important way to show respects to the First Nation People of this land. We have collated some information about this and other forms of respect for you to use...
16 June 2023
Working Ethically and Responsibly with Refugees and People Seeking Asylum
It is important that individuals and organisations planning any event which has the active participation of refugees, take account of the good practice measures. Our guide for working ethically with refugees is...
24 February 2026
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