Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Migrant jobs at risk from AI – analysis

31 August 20260 comments

Migrants in Australia are among the most vulnerable to losing their jobs to the roll out of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, a new analysis has found.
An AI Industry Impact…

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Nahid’s story – one woman’s epic journey from statelessness to service

31 August 20260 comments

Nahid Kazemi spent ten years struggling to survive in Malaysia as stateless refugee after fleeing Iran. Earlier, her family had fled their home in Afghanistan because of war.
She grew…

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Painting provides healing and happiness

5 August 20260 comments

Cancer, spinal surgery and long-term unemployment have failed to dampen the dreams of Thai migrant Chattraporn Suwantevakup.
Between 2019 and 2022, Chattraporn, 62, underwent intensive treatment for follicular lymphoma, including…

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Finding the sweet spot – how a refugee rebuilt his life

30 July 20260 comments

Aghan refugee Hafiz Kamali has overcome being targeted by the Taliban, having little English language and almost no knowledge of commercial practice in Australia to start a business and…

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Refugee convention marks 75 years under existential threat

30 July 20260 comments

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was created in the wake and amid the wreckage of World War II to help people fleeing…

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World Cup stars inspiring young refugees

16 July 20260 comments

In the first week of the current tournament Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score for Australia at a World Cup.
He was one a record nine refugees taking…

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Youth-specific English course achieving success

25 August 20141 comment

Using sport, camps and social activities to teach English to young refugees and migrants is achieving considerable success...

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Does it pay off to send your child to after-school tutoring? (SBS)

25 August 20140 comments

Many high school students are under immense pressure to get the best results they can. Figures show students with...

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Refugees give back (Leader)

25 August 20140 comments

GREATER Dandenong asylum seekers are immersing themselves in voluntary work to keep busy and contribute to the community....

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Syria willing to cooperate with US, UK to see air strikes against Islamic State terrorists, foreign minister says (ABC)

22 August 20140 comments

Syria says it is willing to work with the international community, including the United States, to tackle...

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