Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Facing life’s challenges with a smile

26 October 20260 comments

Dalal Altaji’s life has been 51 years of constant struggle.
A struggle to overcome her disability, a struggle to access and complete her education, a struggle to survive the devastation…

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Conference focuses on belonging, cohesion

22 October 20260 comments

FECCA Conference 2026
Australians need to foster a sense of belonging at a local level to avoid eroding social cohesion, according to a leading multicultural voice.
Chair of the Australian Multicultural…

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Afghan evacuees feel welcome and safe five years on – survey

1 October 20260 comments

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

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Refugee footballers win a flag and friendships

24 September 20260 comments

When the Nhill Tigers under-14 boys team won the Wimmera District AFL grand final this month, it was the culmination of an intensive season of training and drills.
It was…

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New immigration arrangements revealed

17 September 20260 comments

The federal government will tighten temporary visa rules in a bid to reduce annual net overseas migration from about 300,000 to 225,000 people by 2028.
The government’s new immigration policy…

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Local communities support victims of Nepal-Tibet disaster

3 September 20260 comments

Australia’s Himalayan communities have rallied to support the victims of the catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet.
Community groups are raising money to support victims and community vigils are being…

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July 2019

Negative perceptions of migration due to city congestion may have peaked – Lowy Institute

8 July 20190 comments

The 2019 Lowy Institute Poll has revealed shifting public perceptions around immigration in Australia, with attitudes...

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A child migrant dies or goes missing every day – UN report

8 July 20190 comments

Almost 1600 children have died while migrating from their homes over the past four years as they fled war, persecution,...

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CALD festivals get funding boost

8 July 20190 comments

The Victorian Government has increased funding to diverse communities to stage events showcasing and sharing their...

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June 2019

Refugee family’s new start

26 June 20190 comments

For Firas Chamous, 2019 represents a year of new beginnings.    Having arrived in Australia as a refugee fleeing the...

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