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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Refugee week celebrates 25 years of Australia’s Women at risk programme (The Indian Sun)

20 June 20140 comments

Australia has helped resettle almost 14,500 refugee women and their families Australia’s contributions to resettling...

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Canterbury woman helping to create professional links as a mentor through AMES (Herald Sun)

20 June 20140 comments

SUSAN O’Keeffe knows how difficult it is to come from another country and try and find your place in society....

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Restoring hope to refugees in our community (Echo Net Daily)

19 June 20140 comments

Most Australians are unaware of the challenges that face refugees who live in their communities. Refugee Week is a...

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Hundreds farewell Tamisl asylum seeker Leo Seemanpillai at funeral (Geelong Advertiser)

19 June 20140 comments

HUNDREDS of mourners gathered in Geelong to farewell Tamil asylum seeker Leo Seemanpillai yesterday at a funeral making a...

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