Canberra Refugee Action Campaign

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The Refugee Action Campaign is an activist group in Canberra campaigning to end the mandatory detention of refugees. #RefugeesWelcome

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Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· 24d

Hundreds of healthcare workers came together this month to form the Australian Healthcare Alliance For Palestine. They’ve just launched their Instagram account. Give them a follow here www.instagram.com/aushealthall...

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· 24d

Join the Rural Australians for Refugees "Women in Afghanistan and their loss of human rights" webinar on Thursday, 30 July, 7pm. Hear from keynote speaker Eda Tegin and a panel of women with lived experience as they explore the strength and leadership of Afghan women www.facebook.com/events/41216...

This image shows a young Afghan girl wearing a white headscarf, seated among red chairs. Below the photo is a quote that reads, "We were like birds, we wanted to fly and achieve our dreams by our efforts, but they came and cut our wings. Now we are imprisoned birds in a cage called Afghanistan." The quote is attributed to "LM, Afghanistan 2024."

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Jun 30

IMMEDIATE MEDICAL EVACUATIONS needed to bring 7 seriously ill men held on PNG for urgent medical treatment in Australia.

Text saying: PLEASE WRITE and/or call your local MP and the
ACT Senators and ask them to urge Minister Burke to immediately bring the 7 seriously ill men from
PNG for urgent medical treatment here in Australia
- to save their lives.
See below for a Statement to be sent to Politicians - this is provided as a guide only. Please feel free to change.
ACT MPs and Senators:
• Alicia Payne MP
• Andrew Leigh MP
• David Smith MP
• Kristy McBain MP
• Senator Katy Gallagher
• Senator David Pocock

STATEMENT TO BE SENT TO POLITICIANS:
FOR YOUR URGENT ATTENTION:
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
EVACUATION TO AUSTRALIA
NEEDED FOR 7 CRITICALLY ILL MEN ON PNG - NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT
24 refugees and people seeking asylum are still trapped in PNG as a direct result of Australia's offshore processing policy. After years of detention, deprivation and loss of hope, many men suffer physical and mental health issues. Seven of the men are so ill that they are unable to engage in resettlement processes, or live without ongoing intensive support, and this is recognised by the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Service Authority.
The required specialist mental health care and medical intervention is not available in PNG and, without the necessary treatment, these men will continue to deteriorate and are likely to die prematurely in PNG. To enable successful resettlement for these men, their health must improve, and this requires medical treatment in Australia.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Jun 23

The Women's Shed in Canberra is running a free upholstery skills and introductory power tools course for migrant and refugee women www.womensshedcanberra.com.au/event/uphols...

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Jun 14

Women in Afghanistan were fired upon this week after protesting against the Taliban. Governments around the globe have been quiet but the Canberra community isn’t.

Hazara speaker opening a rally in Canberra under a gazebo under a tree in Garema Place.

Another Hazara speaker opening a rally in Canberra under a gazebo under a tree in Garema Place.

Third and final Hazara speaker opening a rally in Canberra under a gazebo under a tree in Garema Place.

Posters under an autumnal looking tree saying “Canberra stands with Herat”, “We stand with the women of Afghanistan”, “Stop Hazara Genocide”, “Education, work, freedom”, “Save women in Afghanistan” and “No to Taliban”.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Jun 12

CANBERRA: STAND WITH THE WOMEN OF AFGHANISTAN Sunday 14 June 2026, 2:00 PM Garema Place, City Walk The women of Afghanistan are barred from school, work, and public life — and met with violence when they speak out. Last week in Herat, a peaceful protest was met with gunfire.

Poster advertising protest with a photo of women in Afghanistan peacefully protesting in front of men with guns. The poster text says: Solidarity with the women of Afghanistan. Since the Taliban's return to power, the women and girls of Afghanistan have been stripped of their most basic rights - barred from education, work, and public life, and silenced through detention and force. Recent events in Herat, where a peaceful protest against the mass detention of women was met with gunfire, are a stark reminder of the violence they face simply for demanding their freedom.
We're gathering in Canberra to stand with the women of Afghanistan - to honour their courage, mourn those who have been harmed, and call on the world to act against gender apartheid. All are welcome. Sunday, 14 June 2PM. Garema Place, City Walk, Canberra. ACT Hazara Community. info@canberrahazara.com

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Jun 7

Betty McGeever, a tireless Western Australian librarian and campaigner for the humane treatment of asylum seekers, has been recognised in today’s honours. Betty has personally supported refugees, including helping survivors of Nauru gain access to Canadian community resettlement.

Photo of Betty smiling while holding a photo of members of Western Australian Grandmothers For Refugees protesting in a park.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Jun 4

In time for Refugee Week, the Canberra Palestine Community 🇵🇸 and Amnesty International ACT/Southern NSW branch 🕊️ are cohosting the Community World Cup ⚽️ with eight teams representing cultures from different backgrounds all across the region. 1.30 - 5.30pm, Sat 13 June, CBR Futsal Centre, Fadden.

Poster for the Canberra 2026 Community World Cup with image of a trophy and soccer ball in front of Parliament House and Black Mountain. Text on poster says: One game. Many cultures. One community. Through football, we build a stronger community Saturday 13 June. A celebration of culture, community and the beautiful game in the heart of Australia.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Jun 2

2026: not a Liberal Government

Image of a refugee with lips sewn together.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Apr 28

This beautiful thing was released today in all good bookstores.

Photo of a hand holding Francesca Albanese’s new book “When The World Sleeps: Stories, Words and Wounds of Palestine”.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Apr 16

‪🚨#CANBERRA🚨‬ THIS SUNDAY. Supported by the Medical Association for Prevention of War ACT Branch @mapwau.bsky.social

Poster in the colours of the Palestinian flag with a graphic of hands breaking prison bars. Text says: PALESTINIAN PRISONERS DAY
FREE ALL PALESTINIAN PRISONERS
RALLY: SUN APRIL 19, 1PM GAREMA PLACE

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 31

Incredible photos from the Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees event by Canberra photographer Richard Tuffin. Facebook: www.facebook.com/atrtphotos Bluesky: @richardtuffin.bsky.social Twitter: @RichardTuffin

Photo of David Pocock speaking at the Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees event by Canberra photographer Richard Tuffin.

Photo of Dr Sara speaking at the Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees event by Canberra photographer Richard Tuffin.

Photo of Reverend Belinda Groves speaking at the Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees event by Canberra photographer Richard Tuffin.

Photo of protesters holding a blue banner saying YES TO REFUGEES at the Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees event by Canberra photographer Richard Tuffin.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 31

TWO years today since the murder of Zomi Frankcom ❤️‍🩹

Screenshot of an SBS headline saying “Zomi Frankcom's brother demands answers over her killing from Israeli President, Published 11 February 2026, 6:07 pm” with an attached photograph of Zomi smiling, standing in a commercial kitchen, while wearing a World Central Kitchen shirt.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 29

“WELCOME THE STRANGER” Reverend Belinda Groves from Canberra Baptist Church #RefugeesWelcome #PalmSunday

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 29

Thank you to the @cbrsocialists.bsky.social for coming out today!

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 29

Marching through the CBD of Canberra #RefugeesWelcome

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 29

Wallaby legend @davidpocock.bsky.social speaking pure fire 🔥 #RefugeesWelcome

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 28

Zambezi Sounds will join us tomorrow at the Canberra Palm Sunday Rally for refugees, playing incredible beats and saying #RefugeesWelcome

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 27

‪🚨TOMORROW🚨‬ Join @davidpocock.bsky.social, @amnesty.org International’s Zaki Haidari, and Rev Belinda Groves as we rally together to say #RefugeesWelcome in Canberra, 1pm, Civic Square. #PalmSunday

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 27

Only TWO days until the Palm Sunday Rally for refugees and migrants in Canberra! Imam Adam Konda, Imam of the Canberra Islamic Centre and Chair of the Imams Council of the ACT, asks all Canberrans to come together to say #RefugeesWelcome this Sunday, 1pm, Civic Square.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 26

With just TWO days until the Palm Sunday Rally for refugees and migrants in Canberra, Kasey Tomkins, Secretary of Unions ACT calls on all members to stand with us and say #RefugeesWelcome this Sunday, 1pm, Civic Square.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 26

ONLY 3 days until the Palm Sunday event for refugees and migrants in Canberra! Join Angela Burroughs, President of the ACT Branch of @aeufederal.bsky.social as together we say #RefugeesWelcome this Sunday, 1pm, Civic Square.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 25

Just THREE days until the Palm Sunday event for refugees and migrants in Canberra! Join Lyndal Ryan, National Vice-President of @unitedworkers.org.au as we say #RefugeesWelcome this Sunday, 1pm, Civic Square.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 24

With just FOUR days away, Trudy from the Refugee Action Campaign at ANU explains why she will be saying #RefugeesWelcome this Sunday, 1pm, Civic Square, Canberra.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 24

Only five days until the Canberra Palm Sunday Rally! Proudly supported by:

Graphic showing supporters of the Canberra Palm Sunday Rally, with details saying Refugees and Migrants Welcome Here, 1pm, 29 March, Civic Square. Logos for supporters on the graphic include Amnesty International, Medical Practitioners Against War, Rural Refugee Action Groups, Palestine Action Group Canberra, Unions ACT, AEU, Labor for Refugees, ANU RAC, UC RAC, ACT Greens, Stepping Stone cafe, the Jewish Canberra Collective, the SIEVX Memorial, Uniting Church and the Canberra Islamic Centre.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 23

Only 5 days until the Palm Sunday Rally for refugees and migrants in Canberra! Join us as our speakers Rev Belinda Groves, @davidpocock.bsky.social and Zaki Haidari say #RefugeesWelcome this Sunday, 1pm, Civic Square.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 22

Only 6 days until the Palm Sunday Rally for refugees and migrants in Canberra! Join @shanerattenbury.bsky.social, @joclaygreens.bsky.social, @lauranutallgreens.bsky.social and @andrewbraddock.bsky.social as we say #RefugeesWelcome this Sunday, 1pm, Civic Square.

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 18

We are delighted to announce that Zaki Haidari from Amnesty International will be joining Senator @davidpocock.bsky.social and Rev Belinda Groves at the Palm Sunday Rally in Canberra. 🌴 PALM SUNDAY RALLY CANBERRA 🗓 29 March, 1pm, Civic Square 📣 #RefugeesWelcome

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 18

The @nteuact.bsky.social branch proudly calls upon all members to support the Palm Sunday Rally in Canberra, saying that supporting refugees and migrants in our community is union business. 🌴 PALM SUNDAY RALLY CANBERRA 🗓 29 March, 1pm, Civic Square 📣 #RefugeesWelcome

Canberra Refugee Action Campaign@raccanberra· Mar 16

Canberra Palm Sunday Rally proudly supported by: