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

September 2018

Soccer giants support refugees

26 September 20180 comments

Some of Britain’s top football clubs are reaching our in different ways to help refugees and asylum seekers. Premier...

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Confusion over aged care service for emerging communities – report

21 September 20180 comments

Victoria’s ageing migrants have difficulty in accessing information on aged care services, according to new research....

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Refugee children adjust well to life in Australia – research

18 September 20180 comments

The majority of young refugees resettled in Australia in recent years are adjusting well to their new lives and...

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Learning Festival playing a role in social inclusion

5 September 20180 comments

One of Australia’s leading community learning festivals kicked off this week with a distinct multicultural flavour. The...

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