As the situation in #Ukraine deteriorates, RCOA is concerned not only for the impact the conflict has on the people forced to flee their homes, but how it may be a trigger of past trauma for former refugee and asylum-seeking communities in Australia: bit.ly/3MjdSSl

. Adama Kamara provides a comprehensive overview of crises in #Sudan, #DemocraticRepublicofCongo and #Ethiopia, suggesting an increased Aus humanitarian program and community refugee sponsorship program would greatly benefit those at great risk of ongoing conflict #AltRefugee

The first of RCOA's new webinar series was held yesterday, providing an opportunity for attendees to gain a greater understanding of #global #refugee protection needs in 2022. Watch it here: bit.ly/watchMarchwebi…

UPDATE: Three more refugees have been released today from locked detention in Brisbane into community detention. Now 6 of the people transferred from PNG and Nauru are still in locked detention. Their detention needs urgent review by Karen Andrews MP

We've got some exciting news - a partnership with the widely popular online design tool Canva for #RefugeeWeekAu 2022: bit.ly/CanvaRefugeeWe… Use a range of templates - including email signatures, infographics and Zoom backgrounds - to show your support this Refugee Week.

Our letter to PM Anthony Albanese on not leaving refugees and asylum seekers behind. We look forward to the governments pledge to abolish temporary protection. #altrerugee #RefugeeWeekAu Full letter here bit.ly/ALettertoPM

Day 1 of FECCA was fantastic. I was humbled to speak about the work of the Refugee Leadership Alliance in the ‘You’re Welcome Here: Refugee and Asylum Seeker Advocacy’ session with Fatima Yousufi Behrouz Boochani Sajeeda Sama Sahar Ageed moderated by Craig Foster #FECCA2022

"Our ethnicity shapes our interactions with the health system whether we are working within it or recieving its services."—Dr Chris Lemoh #FECCA2022 Western Health

I’m happy you’re here. Happy Refugee Week. #refugeeweekau ⁦Refugee Council of Australia⁩

As part of Refugee Week, we were privileged to chat with Adama Kamara, Deputy CEO at the Refugee Council of Australia. In this interview, Adama explains how everyday people can support refugees coming into their local area: bit.ly/3ufU5fi

RCOA is hiring! Join as a Project Officer in our Community Engagement Team, where you'll be responsible for the implementation of the Face to Face Schools and Community Education Program. Read more about the job and apply: bit.ly/projectofficer…

Join our team Refugee Council of Australia! ethicaljobs.com.au/members/Refuge…

SCOA and RCOA….we rhyme together, we align together✌🏽 (on pushing for better outcomes for refugees) Refugee Council of Australia Paul Power Adama Kamara

JRS Australia and Refugee Council of Australia met Dr @michrajah MP and discussed, among other things, the need for Australia to: -Swiftly grant permanent visas to TPV & SHEV visa holders & facilitate family reunions, and -Urgently process humanitarian visa applications from at-risk Afghans

Finally! A move in the right direction for refugee policy in Australia.

Today is World Refugee Day. A time for celebration and reflection. We all have a role in welcoming refugees to our communities and ensuring they are treated fairly and humanely.

NEWSFLASH: #Kaldor23 speakers announced! Do not miss the opportunity to think big with these amazing minds. Book NOW and join us UNSW Law & Justice for our 10th and most ambitious conference yet. Check it out: bit.ly/48qoE48

We welcome the Albanese Government’s plan to invest $160 million in building a faster and fairer onshore protection visa assessment process. #auspol bit.ly/protectionvisa…