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118 National Day of Bhutan Gala Dinner album.
Thank you our guests and dignitaries fro your presence 🙏!
HelpHimalayan YouthFoundation HHYF His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck Department of Tourism, Bhutan Royal Bhutanese Embassy, Canberra Ingrid Stitt MP Enver Erdogan MP Steve McGhie MP Victorian Department of Government Services Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) Viv Nguyen - Victorian Multicultural Commission Chairperson AMES Australia

Wishing all my friends a MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Have a wonderful time with your family and loved ones.
May peace, good health, and happiness always prosper in your lives 💕🙏!

While in Canberra, our Refugee Communities Association of Australia RCAA team had the pleasure of connecting with our dear friend Cassandra Fernando MP Federal Member for Holt in Melbourne. Cassandra is the first Sri Lankan-born MP in the Australian Parliament, and her leadership and connection to diverse multicultural communities is inspiring for many upcoming leaders.

During our meeting, we shared the work of the RCAA, including initiatives supporting refugee and and asylum seeker communities, promoting civic participation, and building pathways for social and economic inclusion.

We thank you for supporting our 2nd RCAA National Conference in Adelaide in 2026 and helping promote this important platform for refugee-led initiatives.

We thank you for taking the time to meet with us and look forward to continuing this partnership to advance our shared goals.

Well done Dalal!

In Solidarity with Victoria Police

Refugee Communities Association of Australia RCAA welcomes our inaugural chairperson CEO of AMES Australia

On her appointment, Ms Scarth said the foundation was about self-determination and agency for refugee communities.
“The foundation is an opportunity to build capacity within refugee communities to help them devise and deliver their own solutions to the challenges they face,” Ms Scarth said.
“We saw during the COVID pandemic the ability of refugee communities to rise above challenges and support each other.
“The foundation is also an opportunity for people who are not from refugee communities to play a part in supporting them,” Ms Scarth said.
Thank you Cath for your leadership over the years to support refugee communites and choosing to support our RCAA Foundation on your retirement.
https://amesnews.com.au/lead-story/new-foundation-aims-to-give-refugee-communities-a-voice/

New foundation aims to give refugee communities a voice - AMES Australia Supporting vulnerable refugees, advocating for, and building the capacity of grass roots refugee communities is the mission of a new...

RCAA Queensland Chapter marks World Refugee Day

As we mark World Refugee Day today, 20 June 2025, we are reminded of how unpredictable and fragile our world has become. A record high of 122 million people are now displaced, fleeing in fear for their safety and survival, through no fault of their own.
Here in Cairns, on this World Refugee Day, we celebrate a shining example of resilience, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit of Mr. Meelan Rana, a former refugee from Bhutan. Arriving in Australia through the Humanitarian Settlement Program, Meelan has grown into a successful young entrepreneur. His journey is not only inspiring but also a source of immense pride for refugee communities across the nation. His leadership reflects the strength, potential, and valuable contributions that refugees bring to Australia.

Meelan and his business partner Mr Saroj Pradhan, founded Himalayan Community Care Services and have been providing their service in the region.

Reflecting on this day, Meelan shared:
“Since beginning operations in 2023, our organisation has been proudly delivering tailored services to participants from a diverse range of backgrounds. With a strong foundation in the care industry, both my business partner Saroj Pradhan and I brought years of experience and a shared dream, to provide high-quality, person-centred support while also creating meaningful employment opportunities within our community.

What started as a vision has grown into a thriving team of over 80 dedicated staff members, including our management team. Our commitment to excellence and community impact drives us forward every day, as we continue to grow and expand our services. We welcome you to connect with us as we continue striving to make a difference, both in the lives of our participants and within the broader community.”

As we mark this World Refugee Day, RCAA is saddened seeing the unpresented levels of growing conflicts around the world by the hours, now in Iran, which hosts 3.8 million refugees, making it the largest refugee hosting country in the world.

Our thoughts, prayers, and hopes are with vulnerable refugees, displaced persons and their communities in Iran and everyone around the world for them to find safety and shelter with dignity and honour.
One more refugee displaced is one too many.




Michael Healy MP Mayor Amy Eden Refugee Communities Association of Australia RCAA Elijah Buol OAM- Community Advocate Parsu Sharma-Luital JP Parsuram Sharma-Luital JP Cairns Bhutanese Community Inc Migrant Resource Centre North West Region Multicultural Communities Council of SA Multicultural Affairs, Queensland Government Multicultural Australia