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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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Focus shifts to asylum backlog (The Australian)

26 May 20140 comments

THE Coalition will introduce legislation aimed at fast-tracking the refugee claims of asylumseekers in Australia in a bid...

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Manus Island asylum seekers in mental health crisis (The Age)

26 May 20140 comments

About half the asylum seekers in detention on Manus Island and Nauru are suffering from significant depression, stress or...

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Migrant storytelling project inspires with positive tales sharing mental health strategies (Herald Sun)

26 May 20140 comments

MIGRANTS have shared their stories of overcoming mental health issues in the hope they can inspire others to do the...

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Cambodians wary of Australia refugee deal (Sky News)

25 May 20140 comments

Cambodians are worried about an influx of immigrants as the government nears a deal with Australia to accept refugees in...

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