To make a donation to the “Dictionaries for Detainees” campaign you can:

  • Paypal: Click on the “Pay Now” PayPal Button on the right to send a secure payment.
  • Direct deposit to the RRAN bank account (don’t forget to put ‘dictionaries’ in the transaction description):

Account name: Refugee Rights Action Network (WA)
Bank: National Australia Bank
BSB: 086-006
Account number: 53-142-9447

A donation of $20 to $30 is sufficient to fund one dictionary including postage.

Send a welcoming message

We also encourage you to post us a card with a welcoming message to the dictionary recipient. If you wish to send a welcoming message with your dictionary donation please post your card to:

RRAN WA – Dictionaries for Detainees
PO Box 622
South Fremantle
WA 6162

We hope that the dictionaries will be a treasured gift, with the potential to be of use for many years to come.

Thank you for your support,
Refugee Rights Action Network WA


Examples of messages sent with the dictionaries

  • Welcome to Australia
  • I hope you find freedom and peace here.
  • Good luck with learning English!
  • Knowledge is power and communication is the key.
  • My heart is with your cause.
  • Best wishes
  • I hope your new Dictionary is a useful tool for you!
  • Enjoy!
  • You are Welcome
  • Your contribution is valued.
  • May this dictionary be a friend in your journey.
  • Our hearts are with you.
  • Welcome to Australia! I’m really sorry my horrible government locked you up. Hopefully you’re doing ok in wherever they’ve gone and put you, and they let you out real soon.
  • Welcome to Australia! I hope that this dictionary helps you to settle here and wish you much success, happiness and peace.