Advocacy for People Seeking Asylum and Refugees

House of Welcome supports people seeking asylum through the provision of direct services and advocacy. We amplify their voices, raise awareness, and campaign for policy changes that ensure fair treatment, stable housing, and access to essential services.

With extensive experience providing direct services to people seeking asylum and refugees, we have an important role to play in assisting the government to make positive policy changes. Our vision is for a fairer and more equitable society that recognises the dignity and human rights of all people.

Steadfast advocates since 2001

Our Advocacy Framework

Our Advocacy Mission

Educate

We strive to raise public awareness about the realities of forced displacement and the complex challenges faced by people seeking asylum and refugees. Through storytelling, community engagement, and educational campaigns, we build greater understanding and empathy, dispel myths and foster support for inclusive, compassionate responses.

Amplify voices

We are committed to ensuring that the lived experiences and perspectives of people seeking asylum and refugees are at the forefront of decision-making. By providing platforms to share their stories, we empower them to influence the policies and services that affect their lives. We believe meaningful change begins when those most affected are heard and actively involved in shaping solutions.

Influence policy

We work to create lasting, systemic change by engaging with lawmakers and advocating for legislative and policy reforms. By presenting evidence-based recommendations and highlighting real-world impacts, we urge governments to adopt or amend policies that so that they uphold the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of refugees and people seeking asylum. Our goal is to ensure that Australia’s laws and systems reflect fairness, justice, and humanity for all people.

How Do We Advocate?

We work closely with sector agencies, peak bodies and community partners to amplify our collective impact. By sharing knowledge, resources and expertise, we strengthen our advocacy efforts and build a unified voice for positive change. These partnerships enable us to address complex challenges more effectively and ensure our actions are informed by best practices across the sector.
We actively engage at local, state, and federal levels to drive meaningful policy change. Through strategic campaigns, public petitions, and direct dialogue with decision-makers, we raise awareness of critical issues affecting people seeking asylum and refugees.
Our campaigns are grounded in the real-world experiences of the people we serve. We collect and analyse client stories, data and research to inform our advocacy, ensuring our recommendations are credible and impactful. By highlighting lived experiences and measurable outcomes, we make a compelling case for policy and service improvements that truly meet the needs of people seeking asylum and refugees.
We actively engage with local communities to build widespread support for refugee rights and social inclusion. Through educational workshops, public events and collaborative projects, we foster understanding, challenge misconceptions and inspire action. By mobilising community members, we create a supportive environment where refugees and people seeking asylum can thrive.

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House of Welcome acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of this land throughout Australia. We value their cultures, identities and continuing connection to country, waters, kin and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.