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

Sector News

July 2015

Multicultural strategy to help migrants and refugees in Sydney (News Local)

3 July 20150 comments

A MULTICULTURAL strategy is being devised to help people from other cultures find work and affordable housing on the...

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Young refugees share stories of struggles and success (SBS)

3 July 20150 comments

Each year more than 10-thousand refugees are resettled in Australia – a growing proportion are young. Some flee with...

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From Africa to Australia: the long journey of a refugee (The Guardian)

2 July 20150 comments

She spent endless days and nights fleeing a warzone as a tiny child, first on foot through the darkness and...

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English gives Afghani migrant social connections (The Satellite)

1 July 20150 comments

AFGHANI migrant Golmahi Arabzadeh has overcome many challenges on her journey to Australia and now she is overcoming social...

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