Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Reflections on my homeland

18 April 20240 comments

I have been living permanently in Melbourne for the past 20 years and in 2023 my family and I decided to go back to Nepal for a… Read Full Article

Sun shines finally on Persian chef

18 April 20240 comments

Twelve years after he fled Iran in fear of his life Melbourne chef and humanitarian Hamed Allahyari can now call Australia his forever home.

As asylum seekers, Hamed… Read Full Article

Gift of food and friendship helping families settle in Mildura

14 March 20240 comments

An innovative new project is connecting Congolese and Burundian families newly arrived in Mildura with members of the existing local communities.

Set up by Jules Kangeta, a Case… Read Full Article

Community leader and volunteer is ‘Woman of Impact’

8 March 20240 comments

A Syrian refugee who overcame war, persecution and displacement to become a key leader and bulwark of her community is the inaugural ‘AMES Australia Woman of Impact’.

Norma… Read Full Article

Ukrainian treasures go on show in Melbourne

8 March 20240 comments

A stunning and poignant exhibition of Ukrainian art and craft opens in Melbourne this month showcasing thousands of years of the culture and traditions of the war-ravaged… Read Full Article

Newly arrived communities hit harder by cost of living pressure – study

1 March 20240 comments

Emerging refugee and migrant communities in Australia appear to be suffering greater cost of living stress than the broader community, a survey of community leaders has found. 

A… Read Full Article

Latest Articles

February 2024

US benefits system a minefield for migrants, refugees – report

13 February 20240 comments

Lack of access to public benefits programs is having a significant negative effect on the health and wellbeing of...

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Court ruling could mean more refugee protection in Japan

13 February 20240 comments

A recent court ruling could be a sign of a softening of Japan’s traditionally conservative and restrictive protocols on...

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Ukrainian refugees in the EU face uncertainty

13 February 20240 comments

Ukrainian refugees who fled to European Union countries after the Russian invasion face uncertainty about their visa status...

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What constitutes national identity around the globe?

5 February 20240 comments

Peoples around the world are divided over what defines national identity, according to a new survey of more than 20...

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