Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Outreach health program helping kids in Melbourne’s west 

10 October 20250 comments

Vulnerable children have access to specialist medical and psychological care thanks to a ground-breaking program operating in Melbourne’s west. 
The ‘Working Together for Kids Paediatric Outreach Clinics’ program is providing…

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Afghan evacuees feel welcome and safe – survey 

3 October 20250 comments

Afghan families who arrived in Australia four years ago this month after being evacuated from of Kabul as it fell to the Taliban are feeling welcome, safe, confident about…

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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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Human rights explored through art

21 May 20150 comments

The International Shorts 1 at the Human Rights Arts & Film Festival (HRAFF) showcased an extraordinarily powerful and...

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Jewish migration to Israel on the rise

18 May 20150 comments

Jewish immigration into Israel has surged more than 40 per cent with Ukrainians and Russians fleeing instability in the...

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Rohingya refugees at risk on the high seas

18 May 20151 comment

Thousands of refugees are adrift in boats at sea in what is being described as a humanitarian crisis in the...

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The good, the bad and the ugly – how the 2015-16 Federal Budget shapes up

15 May 20150 comments

The 2015-16 Federal Budget brings good news and bad news for both the migration and humanitarian sectors and the broader...

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