ARA provides advice, assistance, advocacy and practical support with:

• Settlement Services
• Migration Services
• Employment Services
• Youth Services
• Public education
• Policy and advocacy

The Australian Refugee Association (ARA) was established in 1975 and has since strived to enable refugees, asylum seekers, family and friends of refugees, community members and former refugees to settle in Australia with independence and dignity, and to develop and achieve their aspirations and opportunities in life. ARA's mission is to help refugees become settled and participating citizens of Australia. We believe in the capacity and desire of refugees to be productive citizens through contributing to the social, cultural and economic life in Australia.

ARA provides services in the areas of settlement, migration, employment, community education and policy development. We provide casework, specialised youth services (including homework clubs, recreation, holiday activities, etc.), driver education, social support, Men’s Shed, Sewing Circle, English conversation practise, critical case support, family violence prevention, and more. ARA aims to be a holistic service provider, ensuring that all new arrivals have access to a full range of settlement services.