Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Rethinking the global displacement crisis

1 April 20260 comments

Refugee resettlement in third countries is now not a durable solution to the global crisis of human displacement, according to former Assistant Secretary of the United Nations Professor Gillian…

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Migrant women find independence and more rights in Australia

16 March 20260 comments

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence, equality and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity than in their home countries, according to a new survey.
An overwhelming…

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Challenges and opportunities await Iranian women footballers

12 March 20260 comments

Nine years ago Neda Zeyghami left Iran to begin a new life in Australia. She reflects on what awaits the six Iranian women soccer players who have been granted…

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‘Women of Impact’ recognised

12 March 20260 comments

Five women from multicultural communities have been recognised for their contributions to building the capacity of their own communities and to bolstering broader social cohesion.
The AMES Australia ‘Women of…

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Fall of a dictator – is this end of Iran’s regime

4 March 20260 comments

Neda Zeyghami is part of Australia’s Iranian diaspora. In this opinion piece, she examines the emotional and political realities of witnessing upheaval in one’s homeland, and questions what the…

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Ukrainians resolute four years after the invasion

26 February 20260 comments

Ukrainian Australians remain resolute in support of their homeland as this month marks four years since Russia’s invasion.
Melbourne-based Ukrainian community leader Maru Jarockyj said Australian Ukrainian communities were continuing…

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Sector News

February 2015

The new whiz kids? Multicultural program getting seniors tech savvy (SBS)

9 February 20150 comments

A new program that aims to get seniors more confident with technology is being offered in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese,...

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Australia’s great divide: who values education (Canberra Times)

9 February 20150 comments

Some cultures place a high value on education and learning; add the impetus migration gives and it’s clear...

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Tarneit’s happy ranger rewarded with traineeship (Wyndham Weekly)

6 February 20150 comments

Brimbank Park is in good hands as a passionate former refugee joins the Parks Victoria ranks as a trainee ranger...

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Myanmar refugee plants seeds of change for his people (ABC)

5 February 20150 comments

Park rangers are the modern day guardians of Australia’s natural heritage. They maintain the land and help the public...

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