Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

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

Newly arrived communities hit harder by cost of living pressure – study

1 March 20240 comments

Emerging refugee and migrant communities in Australia appear to be suffering greater cost of living stress than the broader community, a survey of community leaders has found. 

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Lion Dance brings good luck and prosperity

1 March 20240 comments

Helen Truong tells of her role in one of Melbourne’s great multicultural traditions – the annual Lunar New Year Lion Dance.

My most favourite festivity is Lunar New… Read Full Article

Ukrainians holding firm as war enters third year

23 February 20240 comments

Ukrainian Australians and Ukrainians who have arrived here since the Russian invasion say they remain confident and resilient as the war in their homeland enters its third… Read Full Article

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June 2023

Refugee finds comfort in art

23 June 20230 comments

As a refugee forced to flee as a brutal civil war engulfed her homeland, Carla Zenieh found solace in art....

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Refugee with round ball dreams

21 June 20230 comments

Setarah Qasimi is a quietly spoken girl from a humble background who has big dreams. The Afghan refugee has a...

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Syrians find refuge after five year ordeal

19 June 20230 comments

A group of Syrian refugees who were trapped in Iraq for up to five years after fleeing the war in...

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Global displacement hits 110 million – UNHCR report

15 June 20230 comments

A record 110 million people are now displaced across the globe thanks to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, conflicts in...

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