The Refugee Alternatives Conference brings together a broad range of expertise covering topics of displacement, protection, cooperation, wellbeing, resilience, education, advocacy and unity from across the country and around the globe. By partnering with those that are best placed to find solutions to current issues, the Refugee Alternatives Conference is an important event that engages the vast knowledge and expertise of those with lived experience.

This year’s conference theme ‘Rebuilding: resilience and innovation” recognises and celebrates the incredible and challenging work that took place over the past 12 months whilst navigating the unprecedented impact of the current global pandemic. Rebuilding through resilience and innovation means building back stronger, igniting new ways of thinking and transitioning towards an even more effective and inclusive way of working together. The speakers will discuss these topics across the local, national and international space and bring their extensive and complimentary expertise to the discussions, notably and vitally, that of lived experience.

ONLINE TICKETS!

This year we are hosting a virtual conference. For this year’s program, sessions will have live stream, live chat and will be available after the conference for participants to watch.

Update 25 June 2021

In light of recent NSW Government restrictions and the ongoing developments of COVID-19 in NSW, we have made the difficult decision to take our Refugee Alternatives Conference co-hosted by Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University from Tuesday 6 to Wednesday 7 July and the Refugee Welcome Zone Forum on Thursday 8 July entirely online.

We believe this is the safest option for our national delegates and attendees, and the team is working hard to bring you the event virtually to continue the conversations started last year.

Face-to-face ticket holders will be converted to virtual tickets and receive partial refunds. We encourage you to purchase virtual tickets online. More details to come.

C0-HOST

Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University

Parramatta South Campus

Victoria Road, Parramatta NSW 2150

The virtual conference will be held 6 and 7 July 2021 and a number of side events will be held before and after the conference.

FAQS

Interpreting: Please contact RCOA if you require an interpreter for the event.

Accessibility requirements: If you have a disability and require assistance or more information please get in touch with the conference team.

PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Invoice requests will be processed by the conference team. All invoices must be paid within a 14 day period.

For more information on invoices and billing, contact us at conference@refugeecouncil.org.au

REFUNDS AND COVID19 POLICY

Do not attend the conference if you are unwell, have been in close contact with a positive COVID19 case, have been tested and waiting your COVID19 results and/or been instructed to self-isolate.

In the event that you feel unwell or cannot travel due to state and border restrictions, your in-person registration can be transferred to a virtual attendance. The registration can be transferred to a virtual registration and the difference refunded. No refunds are available for virtual attendees.

Please contact the team at conference@refugeecouncil.org.au to process your request.

SPONSORS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS

If you are interested in becoming a Refugee Alternatives 2021 Sponsor we would also love to hear from you!

For refugee community members that require assistance to attend, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. We are working towards supporting as many community-sponsored places as possible.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INQUIRIES

Contact us: conference@refugeecouncil.org.au

Stay up to date with conference 2021 announcements and programs via this website ( refugeealternatives.org.au ), RCOA’s newsletter and social media channels.