The purpose of the REENs
As part of our mission to create sharing and caring networks, Refugee Education Australia is championing the establishment of state and territory-based Refugee Education and Empowerment Networks (REENs) around Australia.
These are designed to focus on local, place-based approaches, to expand networks and contacts, and to provide a regular time to come together to talk about refugee education in your state or territory.

Local State Refugee Education & Empowerment Networks (REENs)
Select your state or territory below to view co-coveners, contact details and upcoming meeting dates.
Victoria
Co-convenors (the original REEN!)
Co-convened by Foundation House and River Nile School.
- Foundation House Maddie Gange gangem@foundationhouse.org.au
- River Nile School Francine Sculli francine.sculli@rivernileschool.vic.edu.au
Upcoming meetings
- Term 3, 2026: Thursday 30 July, 9am–11am (online)
- Term 4, 2026: Thursday 22 October, 4-6pm at River Nile School
New South Wales
Co-convenors
- Bankstown Senior College Andrew Wright
- STARTTS Nicole Loehr
Queensland
Co-convenors
- Milperra High School Sam Dilly
- QPASTT Sally Stewart
Upcoming meeting
- Friday 31 July 2026: Refugee Education Showcase: Milperra High School
South Australia
Co-convenors
To be confirmed
Upcoming meetings
Dates to be confirmed
Western Australia
Co-convenors
To be confirmed
Upcoming meetings
Dates to be confirmed
Tasmania
Co-convenors
- Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania Yousef Mohammadi
Upcoming meetings
Dates to be confirmed
Australian Capital Territory
Co-convenors
- Vinnies ACT Jo Bragg
- Companion House Maegan Williams
- Dickson College Reece Cheater
Upcoming meeting
Thursday 20 August (3.15.4.30pm)
Northern Territory
Co-convenors
To be confirmed
Upcoming meetings
Dates to be confirmed
