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 2023

Migrants vulnerable to workplace abuse – report

1 February 20230 comments

A new global survey of workplace abuse has found it is widespread, and particularly pronounced among migrants, young people...

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Human rights under siege across the globe – new report

1 February 20230 comments

Unchecked authoritarian power is creating a sea of misery and eroding human rights across the globe in what is a...

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January 2023

Young refugee speed skater competing in Italy

30 January 20230 comments

A young Ukrainian refugee has seen her dream come true after being able to travel to Italy to take part...

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Afghan soccer tournament promotes youth and unity

25 January 20230 comments

Melbourne recently hosted a major soccer tournament made up of Afghan diaspora teams from across Australia and around the...

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