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Refugee Week 2023 Theme: Finding Freedom  

Why does Refugee Week have a theme?   The Refugee Week theme has a number of important functions:  It raises awareness of the issues affecting refugees. The theme aims to highlight aspects of the refugee experience and...

5 May 2023
Evaluation of Refugee Week 2023
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Evaluation of Refugee Week 2023

Refugee Week is an important week where communities, schools, government agencies, businesses, organisations and individuals across Australia celebrate and welcome refugees. In 2023, celebrations were held from 18...

4 August 2023

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Refugee Ambassadors

Due to overwhelming demand, bookings for Refugee Week 2023 are now closed. However, we continue to invite inquiries for events taking place from July 2023 onwards. Please make an inquiry for your upcoming events.

16 June 2023

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The coordinator of the Refugee Week Initiative, the Refugee Council of Australia, is a small, not-for-profit organisation and relies on public financial support to continue its vital work in research, education and advocacy.

Donations to RCOA are tax-deductible.

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