Practical strategies to increase resilience in young children from refugee backgrounds
Article from Dr Cherie Lamb, Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of New England.
“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