Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Vale Stefan Romaniw

23 July 20240 comments

Australia has farewelled Stefan Romaniw, one of the nation’s multicultural champions, in an emotional and moving state funeral.

Mr Romaniw, 68, was a prominent Ukrainian community leader and… Read Full Article

Palestinian family seeking new life

23 July 20240 comments

For five months Eyad Almasri and his family survived bombs, forced displacement, a lack of food and water, poor hygiene and the deaths of family and friends.

The… Read Full Article

Better harnessing migrants’ skills could add $10billion to Australia’s economy

28 June 20240 comments

Better utilising the skills and experience migrant and refugees bring with them could benefit Australia’s economy by as much as $10 billion over five years, according to… Read Full Article

Taking on Southeast Asia’s scam gangs

28 June 20240 comments

For almost ten years, Saw Thura* has been one of a loose band of people and agencies fighting to expose a little-known but growing human rights crisis… Read Full Article

Refugee Week marked as displaced numbers hit 120 million

18 June 20240 comments

Continuing conflicts in Gaza and Sudan have seen a record-breaking 120 million people forced to flee their homes by war, violence and persecution.

The number represents the 12th… Read Full Article

Diverse communities missing out on gender violence support – study

6 June 20240 comments

Emerging refugee and migrant communities in Australia are being left behind when it comes to resources to tackle the scourge of gender-based violence, a survey of community… Read Full Article

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Migrants, refugees settling well – ABS data shows

28 June 20240 comments

Migrants and refugees are settling well in Australia with high levels of English language proficiency, citizenship take up...

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Exhibition exposes the human face of refugee journeys

28 June 20240 comments

A stunning new photo exhibition at Melbourne’s State Library reveals the personal journey of award-winning Afghan...

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Springvale – study in social cohesion

28 June 20240 comments

A new narrative from the Scanlon Foundation explores the extraordinary levels of social cohesion that have been achieved...

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‘Aussie’ posters campaign celebrated in landmark essay

28 June 20240 comments

A major new essay explores the role of public art in shaping our perceptions of people forced to flee their...

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