Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Vale Stefan Romaniw

23 July 20240 comments

Australia has farewelled Stefan Romaniw, one of the nation’s multicultural champions, in an emotional and moving state funeral.

Mr Romaniw, 68, was a prominent Ukrainian community leader and… Read Full Article

Palestinian family seeking new life

23 July 20240 comments

For five months Eyad Almasri and his family survived bombs, forced displacement, a lack of food and water, poor hygiene and the deaths of family and friends.

The… Read Full Article

Better harnessing migrants’ skills could add $10billion to Australia’s economy

28 June 20240 comments

Better utilising the skills and experience migrant and refugees bring with them could benefit Australia’s economy by as much as $10 billion over five years, according to… Read Full Article

Taking on Southeast Asia’s scam gangs

28 June 20240 comments

For almost ten years, Saw Thura* has been one of a loose band of people and agencies fighting to expose a little-known but growing human rights crisis… Read Full Article

Refugee Week marked as displaced numbers hit 120 million

18 June 20240 comments

Continuing conflicts in Gaza and Sudan have seen a record-breaking 120 million people forced to flee their homes by war, violence and persecution.

The number represents the 12th… Read Full Article

Diverse communities missing out on gender violence support – study

6 June 20240 comments

Emerging refugee and migrant communities in Australia are being left behind when it comes to resources to tackle the scourge of gender-based violence, a survey of community… Read Full Article

Local AMES News

June 2014

Professional mentoring delivers results for jobs seekers

30 June 20140 comments

Eight of fifteen AMES Pathways to Employment course students sent out on work placements recently were offered jobs by...

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AMES hires its own graduates

30 June 20140 comments

AMES not only provides education and training but also employment opportunities for skilled migrants and refugees from...

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OPEN YOUR HEARTS performance for Refugee Week

22 June 20140 comments

AMES volunteers were treated to the first performance of OPEN YOUR HEARTS – songs and stories of refugees at the...

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AMES students on the ball in the CALD Cup

20 June 20140 comments

More than 100 AMES students took part in the Western Bulldogs’ annual CALDplay Football Carnival this week at the...

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