Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Victoria’s multicultural revamp supported by communities 

12 September 20250 comments

Victoria’s multicultural communities have cautiously welcomed the state government’s plan to revamp multicultural arrangements and representation in the state. 
The revamp focuses heavily on promoting social cohesion and resolving conflict…

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Afghan evacuees – four years on

11 September 20250 comments

In September 2021, thousands of Afghans with links to the Australian Government or military began arriving in Australia following the fall of the Afghan government and the return of…

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Young refugee keeps dream alive through war, displacement 

11 September 20250 comments

A young Afghan refugee has begun carving out a professional career for herself in Melbourne – something that would be impossible in her homeland. 
After twice being forced to flee…

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Why we must defend migrants and multiculturalism in Australia

10 September 20250 comments

Opinion By Vanda Fortunato, Chair AMES Australia
Many members of Australia’s diverse communities will be feeling uneasy about the recent migration protests across the country.
There were some confronting images generated by…

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Local Afghans rally to support quake victims

4 September 20250 comments

Melbourne’s local Afghan community has launched a fund-raising effort to support the victims of a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
The community has set a target of $100,000 in funding…

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New musical explores issues of power, sex and resilience

25 August 20250 comments

What should you do if you become aware that someone is being sexually harassed?
This is the quandary explored by a bold and thoughtful new musical production that challenges traditional…

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Silverbeet project supporting vulnerable families 

25 September 20250 comments

By Ruby Doan   Werribee Park has had another successful first harvest of its annual Silverbeet for Food Relief project. ...

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International approach needed on migration – IOM head says

23 September 20250 comments

The head of the UN’s migration agency IOM has called for stronger international dialogue and collective action to...

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At risk Afghans brought to the UK

23 September 20250 comments

Thousands of Afghans who worked with British forces in Afghanistan have been brought to Britain under in a secret...

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Refugee conventions being undermined – UNHCR 

18 September 20250 comments

Governments around the world, and especially the US and countries in Europe, are increasingly undermining global refugee...

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