Vic rally to support Manus Island refugees

Hundreds are expected to rally in Melbourne to support refugees on Manus Island after the closure of the off-shore detention centre.

Refugees and asylum seekers refusing to leave the Manus Island centre Source: AAP

Hundreds of people are expected to attend a rally in Melbourne to support refugees on Manus Island after the closure of the off-shore detention centre.

The protest against the treatment of the refugees will be held in the heart of Melbourne on Saturday, and has been organised by the Refugee Action Collective.

"We are calling for human rights observers, for an end to the siege, and for all the men on Manus to brought here to safety," the group said on Facebook.