Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Epic migrant journey a tale for the ages

11 July 20250 comments

A migrant’s epic journey through life, love, music, drama and teaching is revealed in a new book.

Armenian-Australian Peter Jerijian has traced his life from Lebanon to London… Read Full Article

Refugees feel welcomed by Indigenous communities: a study

9 July 20250 comments

Refugees settling in Australia feel welcomed by Indigenous communities and believe it is important to respect and learn about first nations’ culture, according to a new survey.

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Refugees and migrants working, studying and going into business, ABS data shows

9 July 20250 comments

Migrants and refugees are taking up Australian citizenship, engaging in educational opportunities, finding employment and opening businesses in large numbers, according to new data.

These are the key… Read Full Article

Unwanted doll a symbol of victims of conflict

19 June 20250 comments

‘Zainab Sajjadi is a former refugee from Afghanistan. To mark Refugee Week, she has written about the symbolism and emotional connections generated by her purchase of an… Read Full Article

Afghan soccer club forged in adversity

18 June 20250 comments

Australia’s newest soccer club was forged in the crucible of war-torn Afghanistan and amid the precarious and dangerous days that saw the return of the Taliban.

When hundreds… Read Full Article

Refugee’s passion for community leads to politics

17 June 20250 comments

Hafiz Jan is the first refugee to become an advisor in federal politics in Australia.

The 30-year-old from Afghanistan is Chief of Staff to… Read Full Article

Local AMES News

March 2014

fifty-six threads foodie event wows customers

7 March 20140 comments

More than a hundred satisfied customers enjoyed a sumptuous five-course repast at fifty-six threads café last weekend as...

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February 2014

Celebrating diversity

27 February 20140 comments

Help celebrate Melbourne’s cultural diversity with an afternoon of family friendly fun. The 2014 Community Cultural Fair...

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Feeding an obsession with music

22 February 20140 comments

Generous Victoria Market stall-holders, local shops and the Coles Supermarkets at Melbourne Central and Southern Cross...

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fifty-six threads ‘suspends’ coffee for Melbourne’s disadvantaged

20 February 20140 comments

AMES social enterprise fifty-six threads café has joined forces with Suspended Coffee Society to provide free coffee to...

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