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 and STARTTS. 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.
Aims
- Raise awareness about refugees, their experiences and the issues they face.
- Celebrate achievements of refugees and their contributions made to the community.
- Foster cross-cultural connection and understanding between diverse and emerging communities, including refugees and migrants.
Event details
Date: 16 June 2025
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: 20 August 2025
Time: 9.30am–1.30pm
Venue: Fairfield Youth and Community Centre (55 Vine Street, Fairfield)
The Expo features:
- Opportunity to meet with employers, registered training organisations (RTOs) and support services
- One-on-one career advice and resume support
- Information sessions
- Jobs board
- Information on education and training pathways
Click the link to register to attend the Expo: https://forms.office.com/r/WRQCd6y8XG
Click the link to register as a stallholder (employers, RTOs, service providers only): https://forms.office.com/r/pXcnvcyaym
For enquiries about the Pathways to Employment Expo 2025, please email Simon Sogora at ssogora@corecs.org.au or call 0411 734 939.