Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Supporting a thousand refugee families to find homes

17 April 20260 comments

A thousand refugee families across Melbourne have safe and secure homes thanks to the work of former Karen-Burmese refugee, Law Baw.
As a housing worker with migrant and refugee settlement…

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Rethinking the global displacement crisis

1 April 20260 comments

Refugee resettlement in third countries is now not a durable solution to the global crisis of human displacement, according to former Assistant Secretary of the United Nations Professor Gillian…

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Migrant women find independence and more rights in Australia

16 March 20260 comments

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence, equality and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity than in their home countries, according to a new survey.
An overwhelming…

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Challenges and opportunities await Iranian women footballers

12 March 20260 comments

Nine years ago Neda Zeyghami left Iran to begin a new life in Australia. She reflects on what awaits the six Iranian women soccer players who have been granted…

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‘Women of Impact’ recognised

12 March 20260 comments

Five women from multicultural communities have been recognised for their contributions to building the capacity of their own communities and to bolstering broader social cohesion.
The AMES Australia ‘Women of…

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Fall of a dictator – is this end of Iran’s regime

4 March 20260 comments

Neda Zeyghami is part of Australia’s Iranian diaspora. In this opinion piece, she examines the emotional and political realities of witnessing upheaval in one’s homeland, and questions what the…

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Latest Articles

March 2026

First statement from new UNHCR chief calls for ‘common humanity’

4 March 20260 comments

In his first statement after being appointed as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih has said...

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Wealthy people fleeing the US

4 March 20260 comments

A rising number of wealthy Americans are thinking of leaving the country as Donald Trump’s second presidency enters its...

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February 2026

Albo visits Ramadan night market

27 February 20260 comments

  The Dandenong Ramadan night market is back and is attracting huge crowds sharing food and community spirit. Held...

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‘Inclusive patriotism’ needed to preserve social cohesion

27 February 20260 comments

Australia is facing a battle to preserve support for multiculturalism and diversity in the face of rising right-wing...

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