The event, held in conjunction with Refugee Week, recognised the many hardships and barriers many immigrants face when moving to Australia, and celebrated those who have pushed through them.

The gathering hosted migrants from a number of backgrounds, including Afghani, Bhutanese, South Sudanese.

Three individuals: Khadijeh Kaboli, Susan Kenyi and Hari Kai spoke to attendees about their experiences as refugees in coming and adjusting to life in Australia.

Ms Kenyi, of Save the Children moved to Australia from South Sudan 17 years ago.

She said the day was a reminder that every resettlement journey is different for immigrants coming to a new home.

"It's wonderful, it not only acknowledges us who have come to Australia and been here for many years from a refugee background, but refugees around the world and acknowledging their journey, their struggle and their courage," Ms Kenyi said.

Women's Friendship Group executive officer Robyn Flittner said that the voluntary organisation is regularly a platform for local women, new and old to share their experiences and values.

"The importance of this is that we need to be getting out to our broader community the positives from refugees that come here," she said.

"That in fact they add to our community, not detract in any and that they make our community stronger and not just more diverse in name but actually more diverse in our understanding, appreciation and how we relate to each other to break down barriers."