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Where You Belong

Creating Welcome

This year, we wanted to support our teams on the frontline - the people who are most experienced in welcoming new arrivals, supporting community and creating belonging.

We interviewed six of our Access employees and asked them how they got involved in supporting clients and the community, and why it’s so important to support and welcome new arrivals.

Watch what they have to say.

Zacharias Scott
Adult Settlement Team Leader
What is Refugee week

What is Refugee Week?

Refugee Week shines a spotlight on the extraordinary people who have come to Australia seeking safety, connection and a new life for themselves and their family.

We share their experiences, celebrate their contributions and strengthen our resolve to support their settlement success.

Together with our partners, Access are privileged to share refugees’ journeys and enable them to start a new life.

How long has Refugee Week been celebrated in Australia?

The first Refugee Week events were organised in Sydney in 1986 by Austcare. Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) has been involved in organising Refugee Week since 1987 and has been responsible for the national coordination of the week since 2004.

What is the theme for Refugee Day 2022?

RCOA has named the SSI Group as a key event partner for Refugee Week 2022. This year’s Refugee Week theme is “Healing”, which can occur through storytelling, through community and through realisation of our intrinsic interconnectedness as individuals.

What's On

SSI Group Events for Refugee Week

Member Events for Refugee Week

 

What's on

Donations

This Refugee Week, support new arrivals to feel like they belong by making a contribution to our refugee programs.

All donations $2 and over are tax-deductible.

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