empowering young refugee &
Asylum Seeker women through education
Who We Are
We are an Independent Senior Secondary School providing a specialised and supportive educational experience that empowers young women from refugee backgrounds. We are a passionate, committed, and diverse group of people with a range of perspectives, skills and capabilities, committed to excellence in trauma-informed teaching and learning strategies and the removal of barriers to education faced by young women from refugee backgrounds.
Upcoming events
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River Nile School Book drive
We’re running a special book drive at River Nile School to get more books into our library – and we want these books to reflect you!
We asked students what kinds of books they’d love to read, and then we worked with our wonderful friends at Chestnut Tree Bookshop to help choose a list of books based on your ideas. Chestnut Tree put so much care and thought into the list, making sure it matches the interests, passions and backgrounds of our amazing students.
Now we’re asking our wider community to help by buying one of these books for our library.
Each book will help build a stronger, more exciting reading space for everyone at RNS. And every person who donates a book can even write a special message inside the cover for our students to read!
Want to get involved?
You can find the book list and donation link in our school bio or by asking at the office.Let’s build a library full of stories that feel like home. 💛📚on goes here
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RIVER NILE SCHOOl'S YOUTH FEST
Monday 15th to Friday 19th September 2025
📍 River Nile School & Various Locations (TBA)
River Nile School’s Youth Fest is a bold, week-long celebration dedicated to uplifting, empowering and amplifying the voices of young refugee women and refugee youth.
Designed by and for youth, this dynamic festival creates space for self-expression, connection, and growth — while celebrating the rich cultural identities and stories of our community.
Across the week, attendees will experience a powerful mix of activities including:
A Refugee Youth Voices Summit
Youth-led workshops and creative sessions
A spoken word poetry contest
Cultural performances in music, dance and storytelling
A community celebration day
A Marketplace of Opportunities connecting young people with further education, employment and support services
Youth Fest aims to:
Foster a deep sense of belonging and empowerment
Create platforms for youth-led expression and leadership
Strengthen social connection and confidence
Celebrate the strength and diversity of young refugee communities
This isn’t just a celebration — it’s a launchpad. A chance for young women to be seen, heard, and valued, and to step boldly into their futures.
SAVE THE DATE. PROGRAM & EVENT DETAILS TO COME.
River Nile School acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.
