Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Safe space created for Melbourne’s gig workers

1 May 20240 comments

They are the forgotten people of cities around the world – gig workers and delivery drivers who go about their difficult and often dangerous jobs with little… Read Full Article

Reflections on my homeland

18 April 20240 comments

I have been living permanently in Melbourne for the past 20 years and in 2023 my family and I decided to go back to Nepal for a… Read Full Article

Sun shines finally on Persian chef

18 April 20240 comments

Twelve years after he fled Iran in fear of his life Melbourne chef and humanitarian Hamed Allahyari can now call Australia his forever home.

As asylum seekers, Hamed… Read Full Article

Gift of food and friendship helping families settle in Mildura

14 March 20240 comments

An innovative new project is connecting Congolese and Burundian families newly arrived in Mildura with members of the existing local communities.

Set up by Jules Kangeta, a Case… Read Full Article

Community leader and volunteer is ‘Woman of Impact’

8 March 20240 comments

A Syrian refugee who overcame war, persecution and displacement to become a key leader and bulwark of her community is the inaugural ‘AMES Australia Woman of Impact’.

Norma… Read Full Article

Ukrainian treasures go on show in Melbourne

8 March 20240 comments

A stunning and poignant exhibition of Ukrainian art and craft opens in Melbourne this month showcasing thousands of years of the culture and traditions of the war-ravaged… Read Full Article

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July 2016

Climate-conflict link claimed in new research

26 July 20160 comments

Climate-related natural disasters can increase the risk of armed conflicts, according to new research that claims up to a...

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Skilled migrants getting better employment outcomes

25 July 20161 comment

Increasing numbers of skilled migrants are finding work in the areas in which they have training and qualifications, new...

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George Soros’ plan to fix Europe’s refugee crisis

25 July 20160 comments

Billionaire businessman George Soros has outlined a detailed seven-point plan to mitigate Europe’s refugee crisis,...

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Governments not managing migration well – study

22 July 20160 comments

Public trust in the ability of governments in the west to manage migration has been eroded amid the chaotic flows...

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