Refugee Week: Join the conversation

To mark Refugee Week 2026 (14 to 20 June), join the Centre for Asylum Seekers Refugees and Detainees (CARAD) at Subiaco Library for an insightful presentation. Tea, coffee, and nibbles will be provided.

The Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees' presentation will provide an overview of the current situation and challenges faced by those seeking asylum in Australia. Attendees will learn about CARAD's meaningful work and the support services they provide to people who have fled unimaginable hardship in search of safety and peace in Western Australia. The presentation will share stories from CARAD clients rebuilding their lives in Perth and it will also outline various ways to contribute, get involved and support community initiatives that create a more welcoming environment for those rebuilding their lives in Western Australia.

Attendees are encouraged to bring the below donation items for the CARAD pantry:

• Flour

• Oil

• Tinned tomatoes

• Basmati Rice

• UHT Milk

• Dried legumes

• Tinned chickpeas

• Hair shampoo and conditioner

• Deodorant

• Laundry detergent

• Toilet cleaner

• Multipurpose cleaner

• Sanitary pads

Getting to the event:

Subiaco Library has limited parking bays available. For more information on getting around Subiaco visit the city’s website.

Access and inclusion:

Subiaco Library is wheelchair accessible for additional information please contact Subiaco Library on 9237 9300.

Ticket information:

You are not required to bring a ticket with you. In the case of a booked-out event, names may be checked at the door.

For more information, please email culture@subiaco.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9237 9222.