Refugee Week (15-21 June) promotes greater awareness of refugees, the issues they face, and the contributions refugees are making to the Australian community.
The theme for Refugee Week 2025 is "Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community". It encourages those taking part to explore what it means to be free: to live without the fear of war, to have basic human rights upheld, to live in equality and without the fear of persecution.
This year, there are two Refugee Week events in Greater Dandenong that staff are encouraged to attend and share with community groups.
15 June 2025
Join Sisterworks at Springvale City Hall in celebrating Refugee Week at this family friendly event on Sunday 15 June.
Supported by Greater Dandenong City Council and the Victorian Multicultural Commission, the event celebrates positive contributions made by refugees to society.
This is an event for people of all ages, there will be something for everyone to enjoy including:
- Welcoming ceremony
- Live performances
- Cultural experiences
- Family-friendly activities
- Market stalls
- Food vendors
- Community organisation stalls.
The aim of this event is to show support to refugee communities in Greater Dandenong and to engage and connect with the breadth of Council and community services on offer.
Visit our website for more information.
20 June 2025
Join us for a powerful and inspiring event this World Refugee Day as we welcome Muzafar Ali, a former refugee, humanitarian and education advocate, who is cycling 4,000 km to raise funds for refugee and women’s education.
Hear first-hand about the transformational power of refugee-led education programs.
Date: Friday 20 June
Time: 11.30am – 1.30pm
Location: Harmony Square, Dandenong
Connect with others who care about making a difference while enjoying complimentary refreshments.
Contact Thiviya Nagenthiram for more information.