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

January 2022

Deaths on US-Mexico border hit grim high

19 January 20220 comments

At least 650 people died trying to cross the US-Mexico border last year, the highest number since records began in...

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Humanitarian catastrophe looming for Afghans

19 January 20220 comments

A massive relief effort has been launched to support millions of Afghans suffering the effects of a fresh humanitarian...

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December 2021

Search on for migrant or refugee artist

19 December 20210 comments

Migrant and refugee settlement agency AMES Australia is calling for expressions of interest (EOIs) from migrant and refugee...

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Migrant artist inspired by Australian landscapes

17 December 20210 comments

The colours, forms and light of Australia’s outback have inspired migrant artist Aleksandra Dukat to create a whole body...

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