Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Refugee mayor brings agenda of inclusion and equity

29 October 20260 comments

He’s been called the ‘Mamdani on the Maribrynong’ and the analogy is fitting given he is a charismatic young political leader with some radical ideas.
Twenty-eight-year-old Mohamed Semra is a…

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Global refugee crisis deepening

29 October 20260 comments

Displacement crises across the globe are growing as international aid dries up and more nations are closing their borders to refugees and people seeking asylum.
A disturbing litany of reports…

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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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UN seeks boat people pledge (The West Australian)

4 July 20140 comments

The United Nations has called on the Abbott Government to properly consider claims for protection from asylum seekers amid...

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Meet the former Vietnamese refugee to be South Australia’s next governor (ABC)

4 July 20140 comments

Hieu Van Le came to Australia 36 years ago as a refugee. Now he is about to become the first...

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Migrants driving force behind taxi industry (SBS)

2 July 20140 comments

Migrant workers have long been a driving force behind the taxi industry, but a new exhibition shows that cab driving...

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Bishop urged to take up cause of Rohingyas (SBS)

2 July 20140 comments

Rights groups are calling on Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop to take a tough stance in talks with Myanmar’s...

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