Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Trump’s immigration policies a disaster for humanitarianism

21 January 20250 comments

On his first day in office US President Donald Trump has signed a raft of executive orders that are indicative of his administration’s approach to migration and… Read Full Article

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

Latest Articles

August 2017

Syrians forced to return home by Lebanon

25 August 20170 comments

Thousands of civilian refugees and rebel fighters who fled Syria for safety in Lebanon are being forced to return to...

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Migrants not taking our jobs – conference told

25 August 20170 comments

Migration to Australia is arresting an economic crisis brought by an ageing population, according to a leading researcher....

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Refugee crisis examined through the prism of kids’ books

23 August 20170 comments

The Syrian refugee crisis has uprooted over two million children, many of whom have found refuge in Australia. This...

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Enshrine multiculturalism in law – parliamentary report

21 August 20171 comment

Australia’s multiculturalism should be enshrined in law, taught in schools and protected by a new national commission,...

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