Refugee Week 2025

For Refugee Week 2025, the Refugee Council of Australia will continue our three-year theme of Finding Freedom, with a focus on diversity in community to emphasise the vital role community plays in all our lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, language, disability, sexuality and age.

To learn more about Refugee week visit, refugeeweek.org.au

Women and Girls of Afghanistan: Continuing the Journey Farewell BAAG and enjoy traditional Afghan afternoon tea. Women and Girls of Afghanistan: Continuing the Journey Farewell BAAG and enjoy traditional Afghan afternoon tea.

When: 1-4pm, Sunday 8 June
Where: Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council, 25-39 Barkly Street, Ballarat East
Bookings: FREE - RSVP (for catering purposes) David MacPhail, david.i.macphail@gmail.com

A tale of resilience and strength. This powerful and affecting drama tells the story of Shayda, a young Iranian mother who immigrated to Australia.

When: 4pm, Sunday 15 June
Where: Ballarat Uniting Church, 103 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat
Bookings: FREE - No booking required
Contact: Maureen Doonan 0418 383 802 for enquiries

When: 11am-12pm, Monday 16 June
Where: Median Strip, 5 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat
Bookings: No booking required, enquiries to rarballarat@gmail.com

When: 12.30pm onwards, Tuesday 17 June
Where: House of Welcome Ballarat, 30 Waller Avenue, Newington
Bookings: $20 (Cash only on the day), No Bookings needed (No pets please)
Contact: Call 0401 175 045 or email annekav1234@gmail.com for enquiries

Please join us for our Youth Cook-Up: a fun and free event for Refugee Week, hosted by CMY’s Youth Advisory Group. Get creative in the kitchen or watch on while getting to know other young people. Enjoy a delicious meal together once our chefs are done! Participants must be aged 12 - 25.

When: 12.30pm onwards, Tuesday 17 June
Where: Ballarat Library, 178 Doveton Street North, Ballarat Central
Bookings: FREE Registrations essential. Visit ticketleap events
Contact: Briana on 0448 623 006 or bmorrison@cmy.net.au for enquiries

When: 5.30pm, Wednesday 18 June
Where: Anglican Cathedral, 49 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat
Contact: Maria on 5345 7522 for enquiries
Bookings: FREE

Sidiqa is a Refugee Ambassador of Australia. She will share her inspiring journey from being forced to flee her homeland in 2013 to working tirelessly to initiate change for refugee rights.

When: 5.30-7pm, Wednesday 18 June
Where: Ballarat Library, 178 Doveton Street North, Ballarat Central
Bookings: FREE, Call 5338 6850 or visit humanitix

All are welcome! Join us for an unforgettable event celebrating Refugee Week 2025! Through powerful stories and a live performance by the Ballarat Steiner School Children’s Choir. Morning tea and a light lunch provided.

When: 10am-2pm, Thursday 19 June
Where: Victoria Bowling Club, 231 Victoria Street, Ballarat East
Bookings: FREE, Register by 9 June
Contact: the Social Support Team on 0493 892 325

Followed by morning tea in the Intercultural Garden.

When: 11am, Friday 20 June
Where: Intercultural Garden, Corner Sturt and Pleasant Street (City Oval)
Bookings: FREE, No booking required
Contact: John Drennan on 0417 083 680 for enquiries

Please join us to hear more about the situation in our homeland, and together support our community in prayer.

When: 2-4pm, Saturday 21 June
Where: St Peter’s Anglican Church, 1309 Sturt Street, Ballarat
Bookings: FREE, No booking required
Contact: Mary Deng on 0470 433 256 for enquiries