Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Refugee family reunited after 12 years

20 November 20240 comments

When the Ahmad-Zada family were deported from Pakistan to Afghanistan earlier this year as undocumented Afghan refugees, they feared the worst.

Maryam Ahmad-Zada and her husband Habibullah had… Read Full Article

Social cohesion remains high in Australia despite global and local headwinds

20 November 20240 comments

Australians overwhelmingly continue to view multiculturalism and immigration as benefits to the nation despite rising concerns about housing the cost of living, a new study has found.

The… Read Full Article

Refugee flying a kite for his future

19 November 20240 comments

Kite flying has always been a part of Mohammad Balkhi’s life.

As a child he would run through the streets of Kabul with his friends sending brightly coloured,… Read Full Article

Humanitarians fear what Trump’s return will mean

11 November 20240 comments

The election of Donald Trump as US President could have a disastrous impact on humanitarian and refugee relief efforts around the globe, agencies and NGOs are claiming.

Among… Read Full Article

Migrant, refugee communities struggle with Australia electoral process – survey

30 October 20240 comments

Newly arrived refugee and migrant communities have a poor understanding of, and low level of engagement in, Australia’s electoral process, a survey of community leaders has found.

A… Read Full Article

Football: a reflection of Australia’s diversity

30 October 20240 comments

Archie Thompson says football brings people and communities together.

And the former Socceroo has some personal evidence for his assertion. He was born in Papua New Guinea to… Read Full Article

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June 2024

Springvale – study in social cohesion

28 June 20240 comments

A new narrative from the Scanlon Foundation explores the extraordinary levels of social cohesion that have been achieved...

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‘Aussie’ posters campaign celebrated in landmark essay

28 June 20240 comments

A major new essay explores the role of public art in shaping our perceptions of people forced to flee their...

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Global support for refugees holding up – survey

25 June 20240 comments

Global support for offering refuge to people fleeing war or persecution is holding firm with significant willingness among...

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Migrant artist with big dreams

25 June 20240 comments

Turkish migrant Merve Alpay has a dream to turn her talent as an artist into a successful career. Merve specialises...

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