Welcome to RCAA
The Refugee Communities Association of Australia (RCAA) is an independent, refugee- led organisation established in 2019.
Guided by the principle For Refugees, With Refugees, By Refugees, RCAA represents the authentic voice of grassroots refugee communities across Australia. Our leadership spans state and territory chapters, ensuring that local needs are addressed within a coordinated national framework putting refugee’ s voice first.
The RCAA is working towards being a self- reliant, progressive, and culturally inclusive organisation focused on advancing the voices and interests of all refugee and people seeking asylum communities across Australia through policy, advocacy, leadership, support, ser vices, and capacity building.
Through consulting with our communities, we have seen a genuine desire for people with lived experience to lead the ongoing dialogue on issues that impact their communities. RCAA is empowered to work towards this and is proud to make it a leading theme of our second conference.
RCAA works to empower refugee communities through advocacy, capacity building, and strong collaboration. RCAA partners with governments at all levels, ser vice providers, and the private sector to strengthen refugee participation and underpin settlement needs through inclusive, community- driven approaches.
As a trusted voice in national dialogue with an international presence, RCAA continues to advance refugee leadership. It ensures that people with lived experience are at the centre of decision- making on issues that directly impact their lives, helping shape more inclusive policies and systems.
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Landmark Adelaide conference to give refugee communities a voice
An impressive line-up of leading international and Australian refugee advocates will headline this year’s second Refugee Communities Association of Australia (RCAA) National Conference. Iranian Kurdish journalist, human rights defender and writer Behrouz Boochani and former UNHCR Assistant Commissioner and former President of the Australian Human Rights Commission Dr Gilian Triggs are among the keynote speakers…
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Refugee Communities Association of Australia Statement on Bondi Beach Terrorism Attack
The Refugee Communities Association of Australia (RCAA) expresses its deepest condolences following the tragic terrorism attack at Bondi Beach. We stand in solidarity with all those affected, and we mourn alongside the families and communities who have lost loved ones. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Jewish community, who have been directly impacted by…
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RCAA Congratulates Australian Government on Granting the 1 Millionth Refugee Visa
The Refugee Communities Association of Australia (RCAA) congratulates the Australian Government on reaching a historic milestone last week the granting of the 1 millionth refugee and humanitarian visa since Australia commenced its humanitarian intake in 1947. This historic milestone represents far more than a number. It reflects one million stories of courage, renewal and contribution.…
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RCAA Elects New Leadership at 2025 Annual General Meeting
The Refugee Communities Association of Australia (RCAA) convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) online on 24 April 2025, bringing together members to elect a new Executive Committee (EC). RCAA is an independent, refugee-led peak national advocacy organisation, providing a unified voice for individuals with lived refugee experiences in Australia. Guided by the principle “For Refugees,…
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RCAA Launches its New South Wales Chapter and Celebrates Refugee Week 2024 at the Parliament House of NSW
On Friday 21 June 2024, the Refugee Communities Association of Australia (RCAA) launched its New South Wales (NSW) Chapter and celebrated Refugee Week 2024 at the Parliament House of NSW in Sydney. RCAA is membership based, independent refugee-led peak national advocacy organisation. RCAA works closely with people of lived experiences to empower the voice of…
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RCAA Conference 2023 Report
The inaugural Annual Conference of the Refugee Communities Association of Australia Inc (RCAA), held on September 20-21, 2023, was convened under the theme ‘Building on the Foundation of Lived Experiences.’ This landmark Conference brought together refugee communities to initiate ongoing dialogues, share insights, and enhance the capacity of those with direct experiences to realize RCAA’s…