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

August 2019

Understanding the changes to Australian migration regulations

5 August 20191 comment

The Australian government has announced a variety of changes to the regulations surrounding migration in 2019, leaving many...

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July 2019

Fatima’s journey

22 July 20193 comments

For Pakistani migrant Fatima Ali, gaining her Aged Care qualification here in Australia has meant regaining her former...

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Dementia awareness in CALD communities

18 July 20190 comments

Awareness about dementia is becoming an issue among diverse communities as Australia’s population becomes both older and...

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Migrants and refugees volunteering to connect – study

18 July 20191 comment

Australia’s refugee and migrant communities are embracing volunteering as a way to combat feelings of isolation, despite...

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