RAILS - Refugee and Immigration Legal Service

21/05/2026

Meet RAILS' long term Day Legal Volunteer, Xavier, who has shared a testimonial of his experience volunteering with RAILS. Thank you, Xavier for your ongoing commitment and contribution to RAILS.

"I have been volunteering with RAILS since March 2025, and it has been a very meaningful experience for me. From the beginning, I have felt welcomed and supported by all the staff as well as the other volunteers. Volunteering at RAILS has given me the opportunity to contribute to an organisation whose work has real purpose and impact in people's lives. It has also helped me grow personally and professionally by being around people who are committed, compassionate, and incredibly generous with their time. I am grateful to be part of RAILS and to play a small role in supporting the important work this organisation does." Xavier, Day Legal Volunteer.

20/05/2026

Calling all lawyers, human rights advocates, refugee supporters, and changemakers — join us for an afternoon of connection, great food, and community at Flavours of Hope.

This special Sunday lunch brings together people who care deeply about justice, safety, and creating a more welcoming Australia for people seeking asylum and refuge.

Expect delicious food, meaningful conversations, and the chance to spend time with like-minded people who believe in the power of community and compassion. Whether you work in law, advocacy, community services, or simply want to support an important cause, we’d love to see you there.

What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than sharing a meal that helps make a real difference?

All funds raised support RAILS’ work providing free legal assistance to people seeking safety in Australia.

Tickets available here: https://rails.supporterhub.net.au/events/flavours-of-hope

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

A huge thank you to the team at Good Tunesfor hosting a charity Bush Dance for RAILS over the weekend! We’re so grateful to the dance callers and musicians who generously donated their time to make the night such a success. It was a fantastic evening of fun, music, and community spirit.

We’d also like to thank the team at The Montague Hotel in West End for generously donating a voucher to our raffle.

Support like this helps make community events possible and directly supports our work providing free legal assistance to people seeking safety in Australia.

We’re incredibly grateful to the local businesses and community members who continue to show up for our community in such meaningful ways.

Thank you again for your generosity and support and thank you to everyone who came along and supported the event.

14/05/2026

Our latest bi-monthly newsletter shares stories from our team and highlights the impact of your support.

Thank you for standing with people seeking protection and justice.

Please share to help us reach more people.

Read our newsletter here: http://bit.ly/3PnFWu4 (may take a few seconds to load)

12/05/2026

A huge thank you to Griffith Law School for coming on board as a Bronze Sponsor for our Flavour of Hope event!

Griffith has long been a friend to RAILS, their students volunteer with us, working on real cases and seeing firsthand the difference that access to legal help makes for refugees and people seeking asylum. We love having them in our corner.

Founded on a deep commitment to social justice, they are exactly the kind of partner we are proud to stand alongside.

Thank you, Griffith and we look forward to seeing you at Flavour of Hope!

Find out more about the event at Flavours of Hope | Refugee and Immigration Legal Service

22/04/2026

Cultural Safety Coordinator
Help shape a more inclusive and culturally safe organisation. RAILS is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander volunteer to support the implementation of its Cultural Safety Plan. Working alongside senior leadership, you’ll turn strategy into meaningful action and strengthen culturally respectful practices across the organisation.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.rails.org.au/get-involved/volunteer