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

November 2018

Business and community groups oppose migration cuts

22 November 20180 comments

Business and community groups have savaged the federal government’s plan to cut migration to Australia by 30,000 migrants...

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Famine imminent in Yemen

20 November 20180 comments

A battle is raging across the streets of the Yemeni city of Hodeida upon which hinges the fate of 14...

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Migrants political pawns – researcher says

9 November 20180 comments

Migrants are being used as scapegoats by politicians as they exploit the increased feelings of vulnerability in their...

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Migration deterrence doesn’t work, increases persecution – conference told

8 November 20180 comments

Policies to deter refugees and migration such as building walls and pushing back boats do not deter asylum seekers but...

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