Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Safe space created for Melbourne’s gig workers

1 May 20240 comments

They are the forgotten people of cities around the world – gig workers and delivery drivers who go about their difficult and often dangerous jobs with little… Read Full Article

Reflections on my homeland

18 April 20240 comments

I have been living permanently in Melbourne for the past 20 years and in 2023 my family and I decided to go back to Nepal for a… Read Full Article

Sun shines finally on Persian chef

18 April 20240 comments

Twelve years after he fled Iran in fear of his life Melbourne chef and humanitarian Hamed Allahyari can now call Australia his forever home.

As asylum seekers, Hamed… Read Full Article

Gift of food and friendship helping families settle in Mildura

14 March 20240 comments

An innovative new project is connecting Congolese and Burundian families newly arrived in Mildura with members of the existing local communities.

Set up by Jules Kangeta, a Case… Read Full Article

Community leader and volunteer is ‘Woman of Impact’

8 March 20240 comments

A Syrian refugee who overcame war, persecution and displacement to become a key leader and bulwark of her community is the inaugural ‘AMES Australia Woman of Impact’.

Norma… Read Full Article

Ukrainian treasures go on show in Melbourne

8 March 20240 comments

A stunning and poignant exhibition of Ukrainian art and craft opens in Melbourne this month showcasing thousands of years of the culture and traditions of the war-ravaged… Read Full Article

Latest Articles

February 2024

Humanitarian crises on the rise

5 February 20240 comments

Last year saw sharp rise in the number of new or deepening humanitarian crises – the highest annual number of...

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Refugees may have hidden psychological issues – study

5 February 20240 comments

Many refugees and asylum seekers suffer serious psychological impacts because of their experiences that are often not...

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January 2024

Asylum seekers in the US frozen out

24 January 20240 comments

As freezing temperatures hit US cities, hundreds of asylum seekers are being evicted from homeless shelters as their 30-day...

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Chinese asylum seekers headed for the US

24 January 20240 comments

Increasing numbers of Chinese asylum seekers are appearing on the US-Mexico border trying to enter America in a surprising...

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