Fairfield City is a refugee welcome zone.
Refugee Welcome Zones are an initiative of the Refugee Council of Australia, Australia's peak refugee support organisation.
The purpose of the Refugee Welcome Zones is to enable councils to declare that they welcome refugees into their area, to celebrate the diversity of refugees and cultures in their midst and to acknowledge the importance of upholding the rights of human refugees who have escaped persecution.
Fairfield City will always welcome new humanitarian arrivals and celebrate our diversity. However, we also need to ensure there are adequate facilities and services for our whole community. We need to continue building on our social, cultural, commercial and environmental strengths.
The community vision, identified in our Fairfield City Plan is that “We are Fairfield City - a welcoming, safe and diverse community where we are proud to belong, invest and prosper.” We want our new arrivals and existing community to succeed, together.
Council is a member of the Fairfield Emerging Communities Action Partnership (FECAP), which addresses needs experienced by Fairfield’s newly arrived and small and emerging communities, including those from humanitarian, refugee and other migrant backgrounds.
FECAP is co-convened by CORE Community Services. FECAP is a forum of service providers and emerging communities that collaborate to increase access and improve the quality of service delivery to new and emerging communities in and around Fairfield LGA.
FECAP Refugee Week Festival
The Refugee Week Festival is an annual celebration organised by the Fairfield Emerging Communities Action Partnership (FECAP). The celebration raises awareness about the experiences of refugees and highlights the contributions and diverse cultures of refugee and migrant communities.
Come join our festival to celebrate refugees through exciting cultural performances, inspiring stories from refugees and stalls showcasing traditional artefacts, instruments and artworks from diverse cultures.
Event details
Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Time: 10am–1pm
Venue: Fairfield Youth and Community Centre (55 Vine Street, Fairfield)
For enquiries about the FECAP Refugee Week Festival email Buli Camara at bcamara@corecs.org.au or call 0474 942 182.
FECAP Pathways to Employment Expo
The Pathways to Employment Expo is an annual event organised by the Fairfield Emerging Communities Action Partnership (FECAP). The Expo aims to provide a local forum to inspire, encourage and inform jobseekers from refugee and migrant backgrounds about employment and training opportunities and support them to take the next steps towards achieving their employment goals.
Event details
Date: Tuesday 11 August 2026
Time: 9am–2pm
Venue: Fairfield Showground (443 Smithfield Rd, Prairiewood NSW 2176)
The Expo features:
- Opportunity to meet with employers, registered training organisations (RTOs) and support services
- One-on-one career advice and resume support
- Jobs board
- Information on education and training pathways
- Workshops on:
- How to start your own business and apply for business loans
- Job search and interview skills
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) support program
For enquiries about the Pathways to Employment Expo, please email Simon Sogora at ssogora@corecs.org.au or call 0411 734 939.