An initiative to support refugees backed by Wagga City Council saw more than 30 other local governments jump on board.
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Shankar Kasynathan, Amnesty International Australia Refugee Campaign coordinator, said Wagga should be celebrating how the community has allowed newly settled refugees to flourish and make a valuable contribution.
"I feel like in this town it is Refugee Week every week because there are so many services set up to assist new arrivals," he said.
"The Merger which was filmed and created here really speaks to how welcoming this city is. Regional towns are pulling their weight."
Mr Kasynathan said they are back in Wagga this week to roll out a community conversation series about how refugees and current residents can build a community together.
"That is a key theme at the event at Wagga Library this week and in the coming months," he said.
"We are hearing from Pong, a young Burmese man, who settled here and his friendship with Eliza Tout. They have both gained a lot."
Mr Kasynathan said he would love to see more people starting a conversation about being more inclusive.
"It's how we can start to solve a global problem in a local way," he said.
"Whether you talk to people in your business, your sporting club - everyone can do something."
The Refugee Week Picnic will be held at Henschke Primary School from 11am to 4pm this Saturday.
All are welcome.