Helping Refugees, Transforming Lives The Australian Refugee Association (ARA) is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity which was established in 1975. ARA seeks to enable refugees and asylum seekers, family and friends of refugees, community members, former refugees and migrants from similar backgrounds to settle in Australia with independence and dignity, and to develop and achieve their aspirations in life. ARA provides advice, assistance and advocacy in Settlement, Migration, Employment, Community Education and Policy Development. Our vision is a South Australia where all refugees have access to the full range of appropriate settlement services, where refugees have strong supportive communities of their own cultural backgrounds, and where the general community is supportive of refugees and engaged with them. Our vision is a South Australia where refugees are an integral part of a thriving and prosperous community.