REFUGEE ADVICE

You may be visiting this website because you are a refugee yourself, looking for help. The Refugee Council of Australia, as a non-government organisation, is not in position to assist refugees with obtaining the necessary papers and travel documents, nor do we sponsor individuals with passage to Australia. We have listed here some useful links for relevant government departments and other agencies. If you still require other information please email us.

Australia’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
This website has information about settling in Australia and how to make an application for a visa.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
The UNHCR makes recommendations about refugees suitable for resettlement to Australia.

Legal advice and support
Non-government organisations offering legal advice and support to asylum seekers include:
Refugee Advice and Casework Service, Sydney
Refugee and Immigration Legal Centre, Melbourne
Refugee and Immigration Legal Service, Brisbane
CASE for Refugees, Perth - phone (08) 9227-7311

Services for survivors of torture and trauma
The Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASSTT) is a coalition of agencies involved in responding to the needs of torture and trauma survivors who have come to Australia from overseas. FASST has a member agency in each Australian state and territory. For details of these services, click here.