Circle Green Community Legal

19/06/2026

Tomorrow, on World Refugee Day we join the international community in honouring refugees around the world and celebrating the strength and courage of those who cannot return to their home countries because they are at risk of persecution or serious human rights violations.

We remain committed to raising awareness of the issues affecting asylum seekers and refugees, and to advocating for their rights, needs and aspirations. We do this by providing legal advice and assistance to people going through the protection visa and appeals processes.

We proudly support World Refugee Day and celebrate the positive contributions refugees make to our communities and around the world.

For more information visit: https://ow.ly/isj050Ze3A8

World Refugee Day is an international day to honour refugees. The event falls each year on June 20 and celebrates people forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.

18/06/2026

This 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤, we're exploring some common misconceptions about refugees and people seeking asylum.

Click through the graphics below to learn the facts behind a selection of common myths. ⬇️

This information has been adapted from the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA)'s 𝘒𝘦𝘺 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘨𝘦𝘦𝘴 resource.

For more information, visit: https://ow.ly/yyAZ50ZcznU

18/06/2026

📢 Lead our Humanitarian Team

We are seeking an inspiring and strategic Principal Lawyer to lead our Humanitarian practice area, delivering specialist humanitarian and migration law services to people seeking asylum, refugees, and other vulnerable individuals.

This is an opportunity to support people through complex migration processes and contribute to meaningful legal and systemic advocacy work.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about access to justice, human rights, and supporting diverse communities through high-quality services and leadership.

Find out more here: https://circlegreen.org.au/careers/

17/06/2026

Behind every refugee statistic is a person, a family, and a story.

This Refugee Week, the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) is sharing Stories of Freedom, a collection of personal stories that highlight the resilience, courage, and contributions of people who have sought safety in Australia.

As Australia marks the milestone of welcoming one million refugees since World War II, these stories remind us that each journey is unique and that every story has helped shape the diverse communities we know today.

Read the Stories of Freedom: https://www.refugeeweek.org.au/stories-of-freedom/

Get to know our National Refugee Ambassadors through their incredible stories of courage and resilience.

17/06/2026

🚨 AusAlert Test in Goomalling 🚨

If you keep a hidden phone or device as part of a domestic or family violence safety plan, it's important to be aware that an upcoming AusAlert community test may trigger a loud siren-like sound, vibration, and screen notification, even when a device is on silent or do not disturb.

A community test of Australia's new emergency warning system, AusAlert, will take place in Goomalling, Western Australia, at 12:00 pm on Friday 19 June.

If you live in, work in, or are travelling through Goomalling and surrounding areas, we encourage you to review the information available ahead of the test: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/

Shire of Goomalling

17/06/2026

✨ Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) 🌙

We wish a peaceful and blessed New Year to our Muslim colleagues, clients, and community.

Marking the beginning of the Hijri calendar and the month of Muharram, this occasion is observed in different ways across Muslim communities. For many, it is a time of reflection and spiritual connection, while for others it is a sacred period of remembrance and mourning.

May the year ahead bring peace, health, and fulfilment.

16/06/2026

Every year, millions of people around the world are forced to flee their homes in search of safety and freedom. We join in honouring refugees around the world and celebrating their strength, courage, and the positive contributions they make to our communities.

At Circle Green, we provide legal advice and assistance to people going through the protection visa and appeals process. We help people seeking asylum navigate some of the most complex legal systems in Australia.

We remain committed to creating positive change by delivering our work in a way that encourages equitable outcomes and an inclusive community, where people new to Australia from disadvantaged and CaLD backgrounds understand their rights, are able to access justice, and are treated with equality and dignity.

For more information on how we help visit: https://ow.ly/o0pl50ZbHqB

15/06/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 begins on 14 June and concludes with World Refugee Day on 20 June.

The annual event raises awareness of refugee experiences and celebrates the strength, courage, and positive contributions of refugees in our communities.

This year's theme, 𝘈 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, marks the historic milestone of Australia welcoming one million refugees since the end of World War II (RCOA).

This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the global celebration, which began in Australia and continues to be observed around the world. Circle Green proudly supports Refugee Week and remains committed to advocating for the right to seek safety.

For more information, resources, and events, visit Refugee Council of Australia: https://ow.ly/Lzo650Z8Bf1

12/06/2026

📢 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲?

Breaking a lease early can be complicated and sometimes costly.

🏠 Our 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 fact sheet outlines the options available if you need to end your tenancy before your fixed-term agreement ends: https://ow.ly/MIq650YsbyA

Before taking action, speak with your landlord and contact us for free tenancy advice to understand your rights and responsibilities.

🌐 https://ow.ly/ur3u50Ysbyz

03/06/2026

🚨Nationwide Emergency Phone Alert🚨

The Australian Government is launching AusAlert, a new national warning system.

It is an alert that will emit a loud siren-like warning sound for 10 seconds, partnered with vibration, and the screen will flash. This will happen even if a device is on silent or do not disturb.

A nationwide emergency warning test will be sent to compatible mobile phones, tablets and smartwatches, on Monday 27 July.

Additionally, specific locations have been chosen as test sites. Goomalling has been identified as a WA community test location, among others across Australia.

Testing Dates
📍12:00noon (AWST), Monday 27 July - National test
📍12:00noon (AWST), Friday 19 June - Goomalling, WA (among other locations across Australia)

If you have a hidden safety phone as part of your domestic, family and sexual violence safety plan, it's important to prepare.

If you are concerned about receiving the alert, and will be in a test location or within 15 kilometres of one at the time:

🔴One hour before the test or alert: turn your safety devices off OR switch them to aeroplane mode (if you have it)
🔴 During and after the test: keep your device off or on aeroplane mode for 24 hours.

You can still use wi-fi if your device is in aeroplane mode.

If you work with people who may be affected, please share the AusAlert posters, resources, social media tiles and fact sheets available here ➡️ https://www.ausalert.gov.au/community-resources/staying-safe-ausalert

WA Women's Domestic Violence Helpline - 1800 007 339

1800RESPECT - call 1800 737 732 or text 0458 737 732

If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger call the police now on 000

Search for support for family, domestic and/or sexual violence in the Support and Services Directory here ➡️ https://cwsw.org.au/directory/services/