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Budget analysis 2012-13

Read RCOA's analysis of the Federal Budget here.

Three new reports on settlement issues released

RCOA has released three new reports focusing on Job Services Australia, Income Management and Family Links. They can be accessed here.

20 years of mandatory detention

Sunday, 6 May, marked the 20th anniversary of Australia's mandatory detention policy for asylum seekers who arrive in Australia without a visa. Read our media release.

Homestay network supporting asylum seekers

Efforts to help accommodate asylum seekers while their status is being determined have been strengthened through the Homestay network. Read our media release.

End Child Detention focus on Australia

RCOA is providing strong support for the End Child Detention campaign. Through May, Australia is the first in a series of countries being highlighted by the Global Campaign to End Immigration Detention of Children. Read our media release here.

Engaging with our members

RCOA consults regularly with our members, gathering feedback and ideas to inform our research and advocacy work.

Read more about: RCOA's members

How you can help

Make a donation

The Australian Refugee Foundation is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as a charitable organisation (DGR:449827) and gifts of $2 and over are tax deductible.

For further information about making a donation to the Australian Refugee Foundation, please contact us on (02) 9211 9333 or foundation@refugeecouncil.org.au

Make a bequest

Your bequest to the Australian Refugee Foundation is an investment in the future richness of Australian society and the lives of some of the most vulnerable people: refugees, humanitarian entrants and those seeking asylum. It will bring about enduring improvements to the quality of life of refugees, humanitarian entrants and asylum seekers seeking Australia's protection, and will ensure effective representation of and support for the interests of refugees, humanitarian entrants, asylum seekers and their service providers.

Your gift should nominate the Australian Refugee Foundation (ABN 52 667 246 393), Suite 4A6, 410 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 as beneficiary.

It is important to let us know that you have left a gift to the Australian Refugee Foundation in your Will. This will allow us to better plan our future programs, and to recognise your generous support in your lifetime. To inform us that you have left a bequest to the Foundation in your Will, or to request information on our Bequest Program, please contact us on (02) 9211 9333 or email foundation@refugeecouncil.org.au