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

February 2022

Study probes Vaccine messaging in migrant communities

18 February 20220 comments

Health authorities and governments could close COVID-19 vaccination gaps by breaking down language barriers and giving...

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Men’s shed welcomes Afghan refugees

4 February 20220 comments

Recently arrived Afghan refugees being resettled in Melbourne now have the opportunity to meet people from the broader...

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Afghan refugees taught swimming and water safety

4 February 20220 comments

Newly arrived Afghan refugees are learning how to be safe around water as they begin their new lives in Australia....

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Democratic leaders need to oppose autocracies – HRW report

4 February 20220 comments

The activist group Human Rights Watch has released its annual report taking at a swipe at the rise of autocratic...

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