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Community engagement key to refugee support

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Refugee Council of Australia's Deena Yako (right). Credit: Getty images/ Deena Yako

Deena Khamas Yako, director of community engagement at the Refugee Council of Australia, discussed the council’s mission, services, and refugee support. She highlighted the importance of community awareness and involvement in council activities to better understand and advocate for refugee issues. Mrs Yako emphasised that active community engagement was essential in supporting the council’s efforts to address the needs and challenges refugees face.


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Deena Khamas Yako, director of community engagement at the Refugee Council of Australia, discussed the council’s mission, services, and refugee support. She highlighted the importance of community awareness and involvement in council activities to better understand and advocate for refugee issues. Mrs Yako emphasised that active community engagement was essential in supporting the council’s efforts to address the needs and challenges refugees face.



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