National Refuge Day – 20^th June.

World Refugee Week 16th June – 22^nd 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