Circle Green Community Legal

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

🚨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/