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This #WorldRefugeeDay, we remember: Australia’s refugee program saves lives.

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June 19, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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When Hani arrived in Australia in 2013, she stepped into a new world, after escaping war and injustice in Somalia.

Read her story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/hanis-story/

This Story of Freedom is sponsored by the Australian Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC). #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek
May 11, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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Tomorrow, we kick off Refugee Week 2026!
We're delighted to share our official poster, featuring Thu-Trang, a former refugee from Vietnam, and her children.

Download or pick up a poster today: www.refugeeweek.org.au/poster/

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May 3, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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This #RefugeeWeekAU, we celebrate the million people who've resettled in Australia. Each of their stories is unique; each is powerful. And they shape the Australia we all call home today.

No matter where we were born, let's keep building on our legacy. Together.

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May 5, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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Spread the word about #RefugeeWeek2026, and the million refugees we're celebrating this year. Start a conversation around the dinner table, bring a friend along to an upcoming event, or simply share a post on social media.

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May 11, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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Born in the year the Vietnam War ended, Maria’s chance at a new beginning was hard won, but she and her family finally found safety - in Australia.

Read Maria’s story: lnkd.in/gEjPr-u9

This Story of Freedom is sponsored by the Australian Red Cross. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek
May 11, 2026 at 7:04 AM
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We'd love to see how you're celebrating Refugee Week! Use #RefugeeWeekAU and #RefugeeWeek2026 to tag your posts so we can share them.

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June 8, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Shankar was just a child when he and his family escaped the Sri Lankan civil war, seeking safety and stability.

Read his story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/shankars-sto...

This Story of Freedom is sponsored by Melaleuca Australia.

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May 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Buy the #RefugeeWeekAU Commemorative Stamp [https://bit.ly/RW26Stamp] and use it to send a physical letter to your Federal MP/Senator calling for protection of Australia's refugee and humanitarian program.

Use our letter-writing guide: bit.ly/WriteForAFai...

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June 16, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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A great way to start celebrating #RefugeeWeek2026 is to read refugee stories: www.refugeeweek.org.au/stories-of-f...

This year, we mark Australia welcoming a million refugees. That's a million stories that have helped shape the country we all call home today.

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May 7, 2026 at 4:35 AM
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A cornerstone of Amnesty International Australia is their work to improve refugee rights.

We are proud to have Amnesty as a supporter of Refugee Week 2025. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2025 #RefugeeWeek
May 13, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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✅ Event invitations
✅ Social media templates
✅ Presentations
✅ Postcards
✅ and more!

Use our designs and templates on Canva to celebrate and promote Refugee Week: www.canva.com/p/refugeeweek/

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June 2, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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Sean and Karina are proud of their mum, Thu-Trang, who became a refugee when she was a child.

Read Thu-Trang's story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/thu-trangs-s...

This Story of Freedom is sponsored by SydWest Multicultural Services.

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June 7, 2026 at 4:32 AM
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"Australia gave me that sense of belonging and the chance to build a life I’m proud of."

Read Mirsada’s story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/mirsadas-sto...

This Story of Freedom is sponsored by Life Without Barriers.

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June 2, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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Read Maria's and Marcus's stories: www.refugeeweek.org.au/stories-of-f...

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June 8, 2026 at 5:49 AM
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Ravi set up Parliament on King to help create welcoming communities in Sydney. It’s where Hani secured her first job in Australia, and her friendship with Ravi was born.

Read their stories: www.refugeeweek.org.au/stories-of-f...

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June 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Mirsada was 5 years old when her city in Bosnia and Herzegovina fell under siege, and 8 when genocide forced her family to flee.

Read her story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/mirsadas-sto...

This Story of Freedom is sponsored by CORE Community Services. #RefugeeWeekAU #RefugeeWeek2026 #RefugeeWeek
May 11, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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A former child refugee herself, Mirsada is now mum to 3 girls she’s raising to never use the word ‘hate’.

Read her story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/mirsadas-sto...

This Story of Freedom is sponsored by Overseas Services to Survivors of Torture and Trauma.
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May 21, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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Don't even need to leave your sofa to be part of #RefugeeWeekAU! Watch a movie or documentary about refugees' experiences, and see if you can get a few friends to join you.

Find our list of films and more here: www.refugeecouncil.org.au/resource-lib...

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May 15, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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Here are just a few great ways you can get involved in Refugee Week 2025:
- Read refugee stories
- Spread the word
- Encourage your council to become a Refugee Welcome Zone

Tag your posts #RefugeeWeekAU so we can share in your celebrations!

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May 28, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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Read more Stories of Freedom: www.refugeeweek.org.au/stories-of-f...

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Get to know our National Refugee Ambassadors through their incredible stories of courage and resilience.
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May 14, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Getting to know former refugees like Hani has shaped Ravi's perspective, though he's not from a refugee background himself.

Read their stories: www.refugeeweek.org.au/stories-of-f...

This Story of Freedom is sponsored by Thrive Refugee Enterprise.

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June 8, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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After a difficult journey from Sri Lanka, Kirushanhan faced more challenges settling in Australia. However, with the support of a strong community, he’s worked hard to build a life he is proud of.

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May 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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As the first in her family to attend university, Arozo embarked on a journey of resilience - navigating countless challenges, balancing cultural expectations and overcoming barriers.

Read more of Arozo's journey: www.refugeeweek.org.au/arozo/

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June 2, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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Shankar says his family's resettlement journey “wasn’t dramatic in the cinematic sense”, but carried weight nonetheless. Read his story: www.refugeeweek.org.au/shankars-sto...

This Story of Freedom is sponsored by the St Vincent de Paul Society.

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May 25, 2026 at 9:57 AM