Latest News

Budget analysis 2012-13 Read RCOA's analysis of the Federal Budget here.

Three new reports on settlement issues released RCOA has released three new reports focusing on Job Services Australia, Income Management and Family Links. They can be accessed here.

20 years of mandatory detention Sunday, 6 May, marked the 20th anniversary of Australia's mandatory detention policy for asylum seekers who arrive in Australia without a visa. Read our media release.

Homestay network supporting asylum seekers Efforts to help accommodate asylum seekers while their status is being determined have been strengthened through the Homestay network. Read our media release.

End Child Detention focus on Australia RCOA is providing strong support for the End Child Detention campaign. Through May, Australia is the first in a series of countries being highlighted by the Global Campaign to End Immigration Detention of Children. Read our media release here.

 

 

Welcome

Refugee Week is Australia's peak annual activity to inform the public about refugees and celebrate positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society.

In 2012, Refugee Week will be celebrated from Sunday 17 June to Saturday 23 June, to coincide with World Refugee Day (June 20).

The theme for Refugee Week 2012 is Restoring Hope.

2012 Refugee Week posters now available

For details on ordering Refugee Week posters, click here.

Event registration now open

Event registration for the 2012 national events calendar is now open. For further details, click here.