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Refugee Week

Finding freedom: Diversity in community

Sunday 15 June – Saturday 21 June

Celebrating the diversity and rich cultures of Sydney's refugee communities with a week of talks and events

Thursday 19 June

Goodbye Julia

Join us for a special free screening of this award-winning Sudanese film at the State Library of NSW.

Hear from ambassadors from the Refugee Council of Australia

Refugee Week speaker events

Refugee Week: Sophie's story

Refugee Week: Sophie's story

Hear from guest speaker Sophie followed by a Syrian morning tea
18 Jun 2025
Refugee Week: Oliver's Story

Refugee Week: Oliver's Story

Celebrate the strength, stories, and contributions of refugees in Australia.
20 Jun 2025

What we miss when we simplify refugee stories

Refugee Week ambassador Samah Shda on the importance of embracing complexity and discomfort.

All events

Refugee chef dinner banquet

Refugee chef dinner banquet

Enjoy a delicious dinner banquet with a different cuisine each time and support refugees
Today 6.30pm to 9pm
Refugee Week: Sophie's story

Refugee Week: Sophie's story

Hear from guest speaker Sophie followed by a Syrian morning tea
18 Jun 2025
Melinda Ham on The Lucky Ones

Melinda Ham on The Lucky Ones

Join us for an engaging talk with award-winning journalist and former foreign correspondent Melinda Ham.
19 Jun 2025
Documentary screening: The Staging Post

Documentary screening: The Staging Post

Join us for an evening of film, delicious food, a hearty discussion and all-around good vibes.
20 Jun 2025
Refugee Week: Oliver's Story

Refugee Week: Oliver's Story

Celebrate the strength, stories, and contributions of refugees in Australia.
20 Jun 2025