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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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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More choice in visa English language tests (The Australian)

23 May 20140 comments

VISA applicants to Australia will have more choice in the type of English language tests they can sit as the...

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