Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

From Gaza to Melbourne: Nirmaan’s story

17 January 20250 comments

As the much-welcomed ceasefire appears to be imminent in Gaza, the legacy of 15 months of conflict is a grave humanitarian crisis, urban destruction and the deaths… Read Full Article

Communities welcome Gaza ceasefire

17 January 20250 comments

Palestinian and Jewish community members in Australia have welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire deal in Gaza after 15 months of conflict.

The ceasefire, if it holds, is… Read Full Article

Refugee’s journey comes full circle

18 December 20240 comments

In 2009 Bwe Thay arrived in Melbourne as a refugee from Burma and was supported by settlement agency AMES Australia.

This week, he became a member of the… Read Full Article

Refugee family rescued from care crisis

11 December 20240 comments

A refugee family facing significant and multiple barriers to settlement have been supported to build happy, successful lives in Adelaide thanks to a collaboration between humanitarian settlement… Read Full Article

New book highlights our shared humanity

11 December 20240 comments

A compelling new book tells the inspirational stories of second-generation migrant Australians, who share their families’ settlement journeys and their own search for identity.

Titled ‘At the Heart… Read Full Article

Melbourne’s united nations of food

11 December 20240 comments

Driving into the Pacific Market at Ardeer, in Melbourne’s west, you are met with an array of flags and numerous food trucks.

Pakistani, Italian, Indian and many other… Read Full Article

Latest Articles

October 2018

Temporary skilled migration tipped to ease population woes

7 October 20180 comments

Diverting new migrants away from Sydney and Melbourne will only have a marginal effect on population growth and draw...

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Europeans support refugees but not their own leadership on the issue

7 October 20180 comments

Most citizens of European Union nations support taking in refugees but they disapprove of how the EU has handled the...

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Refugee kids miss out on school – report

7 October 20180 comments

Almost four million refugee children aged between 5 and 17 did not have the opportunity to attend school last year,...

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September 2018

Refugee resettlement hits ten year low

27 September 20180 comments

Just slightly more than 50,000 people fleeing conflict or persecution will find a safe haven in which to start new...

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