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 2022

New app to support people suffering grief

24 March 20221 comment

A new mobile app has been launched to support people suffering grief and bereavement. Developed by the Centre for Grief...

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Ukraine conflict could spark global food crisis

18 March 20220 comments

The war in Ukraine could set off a devastating food crisis across some of the most disadvantaged parts of the...

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Work ban on asylum seekers costing UK taxpayers

18 March 20220 comments

Britain’s ban on asylum seekers gaining paid work has cost UK taxpayers £876 million ($A1.5 billion) over a decade,...

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Aged care failing diverse communities – Scanlon report

18 March 20220 comments

The requirements of culturally diverse people in aged care have been repeatedly sidelined by providers and governments,...

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