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The Refugee Advice and Casework Service is a nonprofit providing essential legal support to people who have fled persecution to find certainty and safety in Australia.

Applying for protection in Australia is a complex and arduous process. RACS lawyers provide trauma-informed legal support for people of all nationalities, religions and gender identities, and we advocate for fairer and more humane asylum policies.

Seeking asylum is a long and difficult road. They can’t do it alone. You can help.

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🔴 BREAKING NEWS The Australian Government has opened visa pathways for: 🔸 People fleeing Israel/Hamas war 🔸 Ukrainians Newly arrived people fleeing the war in the Middle East can now apply for a temporary humanitarian visa, while Ukrainian refug
We'll be hosting an online information session on visa pathways for newly arrived Palestinians from Gaza. 📆 Friday, 11 October at 4pm 📍Online: https://loom.ly/Zj4-Z3s This session is for all members of the Palestinian community who have recently
Being trauma-informed is vital to ensuring that the refugees we work with feel safe, heard, and empowered 🧡 But what does being trauma-informed mean? Swipe through to find out and if you're keen to learn more, check out our full guide: racs.org.au/
Sarah Dale, RACS Centre Director and Principal Solicitor, joined refugee members of the ongoing nationwide protest movement and sector partners @asrc1 in Canberra to speak with MPs. 📢 The Fast Track system is a failure. It has: 🔸Produced unfair an
One of our LGBTQI+ Safety program clients can finally start planning a future together with their partner after being granted permanent protection! They are now free to live, work and enjoy their lives, safe in the knowledge that they have a secure