In Summary
- Greater Shepparton will host four free community events from 15 to 21 June 2025 to celebrate Refugee Week, themed ‘Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community’.
- Events include a launch night, cultural celebrations, and storytelling activities, held in partnership with local organisations and community groups.
- Refugee Week promotes awareness, understanding and appreciation of refugees and their contributions to the Australian community.
- All residents are encouraged to attend and take part in celebrating Greater Shepparton’s rich multicultural diversity.
Refugee Week, from Sunday 15 to Saturday 21 June 2025, is Australia’s peak annual activity to promote greater awareness of refugees, the issues they face, and the contributions refugees make to the Australian community.
This year’s theme is ‘Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community’. The week-long celebrations aim to create a better understanding between different communities and encourage successful integration, enabling refugees to live in safety and continue making valuable contributions to their communities.
Each year, Council partners with local organisations and community groups to coordinate several events to celebrate Refugee Week within the region. This year, four events will be held in Greater Shepparton:
Refugee Week Launch
- Monday 16 June
- 30pm to 9pm
- La Trobe University, 210 Fryers Street, Shepparton
Uniting Refugee Event
- Wednesday 18 June
- 11am to 1pm
- Uniting, 136-142 Maude Street, Shepparton
Voice of Lele
- Thursday 19 June
- 6.30pm to 7.30pm
- Shepparton Library, 41-42 Marungi Street, Shepparton
Refugee Week Afghani Day
- Saturday 21 June
- 2pm to 5pm
- Melbourne University, 49 Graham Street, Shepparton
Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, acknowledged the significance behind the week, encouraging all residents to get involved in the Refugee Week activities.
“We are extremely fortunate to have such a diverse and multicultural community within Greater Shepparton. This diversity brings unique experiences, backgrounds and perspectives which enhance our region,” he said.
“I encourage community members to join in the events taking place across the municipality over Refugee Week and celebrate the contributions refugees bring to our community.”
All the events are free and open for everyone in the community to attend. For more information on Refugee Week activities, visit the event listing on Council’s website here.
