Refugee week 2025

Refugee Week will be celebrated across the country from Sunday 15 June to Saturday 21 June 2025.

This year's theme is Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community. It highlights the vital role that community plays in all our lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, language, disability, sexuality, or age.

The theme reflects the challenging journey many refugees take to find safety and hope. In new communities, belonging becomes a lifeline — offering strength, connection, and a foundation to rebuild. Diversity unites us, making us stronger together.

Each year, the City of Whittlesea proudly celebrates Refugee Week and welcomes people of diverse backgrounds who have come from around the world.

We invite everyone to join us in celebrating Refugee Week across our municipality.