Refugee Week 2026: A Million Stories
Since 1947, Australia has issued one million permanent humanitarian visas, welcoming people from all parts of the globe who have gone on to help build modern Australia.
Refugee Week 2026 is a moment to reflect on that milestone and to celebrate the million stories behind it. Each story is unique, each one powerful. Together, they shape the Australia we all call home today.
As we celebrate this milestone, we look to the future and consider how we build on our legacy.
Host a Refugee Story for Your Event
Aligning your celebrations with the national theme of A Million Stories is simple: book one of our Refugee Ambassadors to speak at your Refugee Week event
Our Refugee Ambassadors are trained speakers and are available throughout Refugee Week to share their lived experience through storytelling. By inviting a Refugee Ambassador to share their journey at your school, organisation, business or with your community, you’ll help foster deeper understanding and drive meaningful action.
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Refugee Week, we’re offering a special early-bird discount so more people around Australia can experience the journeys of our Refugee Ambassadors.
Book a Refugee Ambassador by 30 April and receive 20% off.
Use the code EARLYBIRD20 in your booking to claim your discount. This special price is limited, so please act quickly to avoid disappointment.
Book a Refugee Ambassador for your Refugee Week event
Become a Refugee Week Poster Pick-Up Point
Play a central role in supporting Refugee Week 2026 by signing up as a local pick-up point for posters.
The Refugee Week poster is a powerful promotional tool, helping increase visibility and raise awareness across the nation.
By becoming a pick-up point for Refugee Week posters, you’ll help mark 40 years of celebrating refugees in Australia, and make it easy for communities, schools and organisations in your local area to do the same.
Simply register, place an order for a minimum of 25 posters, and we’ll list you on the Refugee Week website as a pick-up point.
Register to become a poster pick-up point
Register Your Event on the Refugee Week Calendar
Planning an event for Refugee Week 2026? Make sure it reaches a wider audience by registering it on the national Refugee Week calendar.
Adding your event to the calendar helps people across Australia discover local Refugee Week activities and encourages communities to come together to celebrate the theme of A Million Stories.
By registering your event, you’ll contribute to a growing national movement recognising the many stories that shape Australia today.
Register your Refugee Week event on the national calendar
[Posted on behalf of the Refugee Council of Australia]