National Refuge Day – 20th June.
World Refugee Week 16th June – 22nd June.
#WithRefugees is the theme for Refugee Week 2019 in Australia.
Refugee Week provides a platform where positive images of refugees can be promoted in order to create a culture of welcome throughout the country. The ultimate aim of the celebration is to create better understanding between different communities and to encourage successful integration enabling refugees to live in safety and to continue making a valuable contribution to Australia. – https://www.refugeeweek.org.au/about/overview/, 2019.
To start a conversation in your workplace, school or community please register here for our exciting event pack email refugeeweek@refugeecouncil.org.au
Resources:
Hot Topics: Refugees and Migration
Teachers kit: Refugee week teachers kit
Posters: Refugee Week Posters
Working ethically with Refugees: Ethically working with refugees
Stats: Stats on Refugees
Myths and Facts: Refugee Myths and Facts sheet
Recipes: Ambassador recipes
UN Day information: World Refugee Day
Famous Australian Refugees: Famous Refugee