Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Migrants, refugees voted with their hearts

5 May 20250 comments

Refugee and migrant communities are breathing a sigh of relief following the Labour Party’s decisive victory in the 2025 federal election.

The Coalition’s policies going into the poll… Read Full Article

Cardinal Bychok – our man in Rome

30 April 20250 comments

The only Australian link to the selection of a new pope currently underway in the Vatican is Melbourne-based Ukrainian-born Cardinal Mykola Bychok.

The 45-year-old is the youngest member… Read Full Article

Vietnamese arrivals changed Australia’s refugee policy

29 April 20250 comments

50 years of Australia’s Vietnamese community

Fifty years ago this month Saigon fell to North Vietnamese communist forces, sparking a massive exodus of refugees, many of whom ended… Read Full Article

Vale Pope Francis – champion of refugees

22 April 20250 comments

An important part of Pope Francis’ legacy will be his support for refugees and migrants and his advocacy for ending conflicts over his decade-long papal tenure.Read Full Article

Health, nutrition of millions of refugees hit by US cuts

16 April 20250 comments

The US’ slashing of foreign aid is threatening the health of almost 13 million displaced people and 14 million children are in danger of going hungry, the… Read Full Article

Afghan entertainer seeking career reboot

16 April 20250 comments

An Afghan musician and actor who was forced to flee his homeland after being targeted by the Taliban is seeking to rebuild his career in Australia.

Jamel Joinda… Read Full Article

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Iconic NY Migrant Hotel Closes

9 April 20250 comments

A New York hotel that became a symbol of hope for refugees and asylum seekers arriving in the city has...

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Kenya Launces Ground-Breaking Refugee Plan

9 April 20250 comments

Kenya has launched a world-leading refugee program that will be life changing for more than 830,000 refugees and asylum...

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Language as the enemy: Standing your ground

31 March 20250 comments

The use of home languages in public can attract discrimination in times of conflict but it is a fundamental human...

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Victoria again leads Australia’s population growth

31 March 20250 comments

Melbourne has again led Australia’s population growth, largely through migration, according to Australian Bureau of...

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