Troubled world highlights refugee plight
20 June 2023
Section: News
Nearly half of all people forced to flee war, violence and persecution are children, and their schools and teachers play…
A time for healing: Refugee Week 2022
21 June 2022
Section: News
While most of the world ground to a halt under the closures, lockdowns and restrictions of the COVID pandemic, the misery and danger for refugees mounted unabated.
Tips for teaching students with a refugee background
24 June 2021
Section: Member’s Voice
So many refugee children have missed out on the opportunity to play and be kids, so allowing time for developmental play or structured play helps to teach social skills, problem solving, responsive talk, conflict resolution and role play for debriefs.
From terror to teaching
23 June 2021
Section: News
“I vividly remember community alarms sounding, which meant find cover and protect yourself as missiles were on the way,” said Federation member Ferah Tobiya, who came to Australia as a refugee when she was a child.
Unity — the way forward
18 June 2021
Section: News
Regardless of our differences, we all share a common humanity. To remind everyone of this, schools and TAFE campuses are encouraged to host events during Refugee Week (20–26 June) that promote harmony and togetherness.
Plenty of interesting resources available to mark Refugee Week 2020
10 June 2020
Section: News
Federation continues to be a proud sponsor of the Refugee Council of Australia’s Refugee Week, 14–23 June.
Share a meal this Refugee Week
17 June 2019
Section: News
Federation continues to be a proud sponsor of the Refugee Council of Australia’s Refugee Week. This year’s theme, “A World of Stories”, will be marked by schools and TAFE colleges across NSW from Monday 17 June to Saturday 23 June.
Wear red on 20 June to support Refugee Week action
7 June 2018
Section: News
Refugee Week is Australia’s peak annual activity to raise awareness about issues affecting refugees and to celebrate positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society.