Louise Olliff

The Refugee Response Index (RRI) Australia Review is out! See how Australia measures up to international standards on refugee and asylum policy. Spoiler alert: it's not very well on access to asylum or legal recognition! @OzRefugeeCounc @DARAint refugeecouncil.org.au/refugee-respon…

@RRejonP @UniMelb So great to see, @RRejonP! Congratulations on leading this analysis. And to communities in Australia who respond to crises that deeply impact them, we see you. And to researchers who led data collection: @Shukufa_tahiri @FiaHamidWalker

Happy to share that my article with @UniMelb's Bina Fernandez and @LouOlliff on how/why diasporas in Australia engage in humanitarian responses is finally out. Here's to the amazing (though often invisible) humanitarian work that diasporas make! doi.org/10.1007/s11266…

One day, one run/walk, one team. In solidarity with those who face impossible choices every day. The #GlobalRun2024 in Venus Bay, Australia - with a team member in the background who forgot to wear blue

Last week, we were in Geneva as co-chairs of UNHCR's 30th annual global dialogue on resettlement, now known as the Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways (CRCP). 🧵 Photo: UNHCR/Jose Cendon

📢A joint NGO statement, delivered by @OzRefugeeCounc CEO, Paul Power, at the 2024 Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways calls for states to step up and provide sustainable and multi-year commitments to refugee resettlement⏬ refugeecouncil.org.au/crcp-ngo-state… #CRCP2024

Five recommendations from the NGO community at 2024 global Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways #CRCP2024 #SolutionsinAction @Refugees @OzRefugeeCounc

UNHCR needs 2.9 million resettlement places next year.

UNHCR released the global refugee needs for 2025 @CRCP24. A sobering record of 2.9million people in need of resettlement in 2025. More resettlement places are needed to respond to the needs of displaced persons@SSI_tweets

The consultation on resettlement and complementary pathways @CRCP24 is focused on solutions in action. Day1 kicked off with @1PaulPower reading the NGO statement with a summary of recommendations. @SSI_tweets @OzRefugeeCounc

Very excited and grateful to 🇪🇸 for taking the leadership of the global consultation on resettlement and complementary pathway in 2025. Resettlement and complementary pathways not only are solutions for refugees but also a demonstration on international solidarity. gracias !

Great to be representing @OzRefugeeCounc at inaugural @CRSA_Aus Re:Settlement conference, bringing together the incredible diverse groups growing community sponsorship in Australia.

An incredible panel of students from Granville @tafensw address WGR delegates. All panellists arrived in Australia with little or no English, but today spoke clearly and powerfully about the supports that were helpful and the challenges they faced and continue to face. #CRCP2024

Just in from the #2023GRF: the AU gov has pledged to grow community sponsorship & complementary pathways to 10,000 places pa, in addition to a larger core humanitarian intake. We stand ready with our community partners and supporters to help realise this commitment.

A powerhouse panel at @SCOA_Aus conference on “Future directions in complementary pathways”. @OzRefugeeCounc ‘s @1PaulPower speaks with @UNHCR_AusNZPac @TBBforTalent @CRSA_Aus @RESIG_Australia on how to grow pathways to durable solutions for refugees in Australia

The Refugee Convention is the cornerstone of the international refugee protection regime and remains a life-saving instrument, including for people at risk of persecution on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. bit.ly/48rqWAf

The Australian Research on Refugee Integration Database (ARRID) has been updated for 2023. Join Dr @LouOlliff for a short webinar that will guide you through using ARRID and highlight its latest features. socialequity.unimelb.edu.au/news/events/us…

The Australian Government is seeking candidates for an Australian Refugee Advisory Panel. If you've resettled in Australia after holding refugee status, seeking asylum, or experiencing forced displacement, you may be eligible to apply. Find out more: jobs.homeaffairs.gov.au/job-invite/129…

It is a great pleasure to share with @APNORefugees new Guidelines for Co-produced Research with Refugees and Other People with Lived Experience of Displacement kaldorcentre.unsw.edu.au/sites/kaldorce…

Very welcome to see Australia stepping forward with a much-needed increase in #resettlement places for #refugees. It's more important than ever that refugees have solutions available. Vital for refugees. Vital for host countries. Better for our world. globalcompactrefugees.org/compact-action…

We welcome the life-changing expansion of Australia’s refugee program to 20,000 places per year. With a global refugee population greater than ever before, this is a critical time for an increase in Australia's refugee program and a definite step in the right direction.