Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Opinion – Putting the migration debate in perspective

20 January 20260 comments

Melinda Collinson, CEO AMES Australia
Time and again throughout Australian history migrants have been demonised during times of hardship.
In recent months they have been directly blamed for Australia’s housing crisis…

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Worrying political trends on the horizon for 2026

16 January 20260 comments

Last year was a terrible one for humanitarianism, and 2026 is shaping as even worse.
A depressing litany of wars and negative geopolitical trends, as well as the continuing erosion…

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Venezuelans in Australia express hope and fear for their homeland

8 January 20260 comments

Venezuelans in Australia have “mixed emotions” about the US air strikes on Caracas and the kidnapping and arrest of President Nicolas Maduro.
Many are celebrating the arrest of Maduro, who…

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Refugees settling well in regional Australia – study finds

23 December 20250 comments

The settlement of refugees in regional Australia is a success story with refugee families building successful lives and regional communities benefitting from their presence, a new research report has…

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Migrant optometrist giving back

23 December 20250 comments

His own experiences as a migrant motivates Melbourne optometrist Dr Ahmed Azzam to help other people who are new to Australia.
His volunteer work in helping refugees with eye health…

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Tuvaluans begin arriving in Australia

23 December 20250 comments

The first climate migrants from Tuvalu have arrived in Australia under the historic Falapili Union agreement, aimed at giving Tuvaluans migration pathways as rising seas inundate their homeland.
More than…

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October 2025

Intercultural cities provide benefits for all 

23 October 20250 comments

A new study from Europe shows that cities with strong intercultural or multicultural integration have higher rates of...

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Cultural diversity and body image  

23 October 20250 comments

Having an affinity with diverse cultures and being globally connected can improve a person’s body image and self-esteem,...

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Diverse communities vulnerable to climate disasters 

23 October 20250 comments

Migrant and refugee communities are more vulnerable to natural disasters and extreme weather events than the general...

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Film explores the human condition of statelessness  

10 October 20250 comments

An impactful film that explores the human fallout of statelessness has screened in Melbourne.   Bhashaili tells the story...

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