“A Million Stories” is the theme for Refugee Week 2026 (14–20 June), celebrating the one million refugees welcomed to Australia since 1947 and their contribution to the nation’s cultural diversity. To explore these stories, Australia’s Untold Stories: 80 Years of Refugee Resettlement. For practical guidance on supporting young children from refugee backgrounds in early childhood settings, refer to Practical Strategies to Increase Resilience in Young Children from Refugee Backgrounds by Dr Cherie Lamb
The Inclusion Support Program aims to build the capacity and capability of educators to address participation barriers for all children through implementing quality inclusive practices.
The NSW/ACT Inclusion Agency (IA) is part of the Inclusion Support Program (ISP) and is managed by KU Children’s Services, in partnership with Include Me and Gowrie NSW.
Written by Dr Kathy Cologon
Senior Lecturer - Inclusive Education (Macquarie University)
