May 31, 2023
Mariam was breast feeding her little girl when she noticed a strange pain in her chest a few weeks ago. This was a pain she had not felt before. But she didn’t have time to stop and think about it, so she pushed the feeling away.
But within weeks, Mariam was feeling extremely unwell, and had no idea why. After a visit to the GP and multiple tests, Mariam was diagnosed with breast cancer. And this family is all alone, with no support.
March 7, 2023
Farah’s family fled war and terror, but life in Australia got better. She studied at university with a dream to become a medical laboratory scientist. Farah wanted to give back, help people and do some good in the world. but then her life came crumbling down.
November 25, 2022
Sonam and his children are right at the centre of South Australia’s rental crisis. Without support from you and ARA, they will be homeless within weeks.
June 6, 2022
Come celebrate Refugee Week with us! The Australian Refugee Association is proud to present a series of Refugee Week events throughout June exploring this year’s theme […]
May 26, 2022
Coming to Australia was about safety, security, a new start. They did not expect the uncertainty, trauma and stress that’s plagued them.
March 10, 2022
ARA's Migration agent Tamara van Mil-Koops shares the hope and grief of the challenges in reuniting families.
December 19, 2021
Please note the ARA office is closed from the 24th of December until Monday 10th January.
August 25, 2021
If you feel helpless at the situation in Afghanistan, you can do something practical and life-changing to help local Afghans get their loved ones to safety. You can donate to Afghan Azizan, a special program offering free and subsidised migration assistance for local Afghans.
June 7, 2021
The Australian Refugee Association is proud to present a series of Refugee Week events throughout June exploring unity and connection. With ARA's Conversation, we'll explore and question what it is to be unified, through the lens of Australia's greatest preoccupation: sport. Our New Land, New Hope online and banner exhibition and Author Talks celebrate the contributions of people from refugee and migrant backgrounds to their adopted homeland. And ARA's Youth Ambassadors will challenge the perceptions and myths about refugees in their first major workshop for the year.