Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Trump’s immigration policies a disaster for humanitarianism

21 January 20250 comments

On his first day in office US President Donald Trump has signed a raft of executive orders that are indicative of his administration’s approach to migration and… Read Full Article

From Gaza to Melbourne: Nirmaan’s story

17 January 20250 comments

As the much-welcomed ceasefire appears to be imminent in Gaza, the legacy of 15 months of conflict is a grave humanitarian crisis, urban destruction and the deaths… Read Full Article

Communities welcome Gaza ceasefire

17 January 20250 comments

Palestinian and Jewish community members in Australia have welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire deal in Gaza after 15 months of conflict.

The ceasefire, if it holds, is… Read Full Article

Refugee’s journey comes full circle

18 December 20240 comments

In 2009 Bwe Thay arrived in Melbourne as a refugee from Burma and was supported by settlement agency AMES Australia.

This week, he became a member of the… Read Full Article

Refugee family rescued from care crisis

11 December 20240 comments

A refugee family facing significant and multiple barriers to settlement have been supported to build happy, successful lives in Adelaide thanks to a collaboration between humanitarian settlement… Read Full Article

New book highlights our shared humanity

11 December 20240 comments

A compelling new book tells the inspirational stories of second-generation migrant Australians, who share their families’ settlement journeys and their own search for identity.

Titled ‘At the Heart… Read Full Article

Latest Articles

December 2024

New report reveals challenges of internal displacement

18 December 20240 comments

Sixty percent of people internally displaced within their own countries by conflict or disaster would rather remain in...

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Migrant numbers hit record levels in in the US

18 December 20240 comments

The migrant population in the US reached a record 47.8 million in 2023, an increase of 1.6 million from the...

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Diego Garcia refugee impasse ends

17 December 20240 comments

A legal impasse over a group of Sri Lankan Tamil asylum seekers who arrived on the British Indian Ocean island...

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New skilled visa announced

17 December 20240 comments

The federal government has announced a new temporary visa designed to attract and retain skilled workers and fill the...

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