Refugee Week

Sunday 18 June – Saturday 24 June, 2023

Celebrating Sydney's diversity and the rich cultures of our refugee communities with a week long program of events, talks and workshops.

Learn the fundamentals in a relaxing environment

Share a meal with Iranian chef and hear how her love for cooking helped her restore hope.

Come and watch powerful films focusing on the plight of refugees and people seeking asylum in finding freedom.

A former refugee from Syria will share his experience of resettling in Sydney and what this opportunity means to him.

Hear from Abang Anade Othow, who came to Australia as a refugee from Sudan, and enjoy live music and food.

A morning tea to celebrate Refugee Week and hear the experiences of local high school students growing up as refugees.

Join HuC's Dr Michael Nest on how modern-day slavery, human trafficking & child labor powers today’s electronic world

Hear from an Australian cinematographer who captured the daily life of Rohingya refugees in the world’s largest camp.

Enjoy a delicious dinner banquet with a different cuisine each time and support refugees

We're proud to welcome them, and all refugees and people seeking asylum, to our city

Discover the best events that Sydney has to offer