Refugees and regional settlement: balancing priorities
This report presents the findings of an exploratory study of the settlement experiences of two recent refugee groups (Iraqi and Sudanese) in regional Victoria (Shepparton, Colac and Warrnambool) and the factors that promote successful settlement.
Interviews and consultations were undertaken in mid 2004 with some 55 Iraqi and Sudanese refugees and 22 community leaders and service providers.
The findings suggest that policies of refugee settlement should aim to promote informed choice for the refugees. Further, they should provide for advance planning and capacity building in settlement destinations, whether urban or regional, in consultation with the refugee communities.
Last updated on 29 April 2020