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

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November 2019

Scholarship remembers murdered international student

7 November 20190 comments

Murdered Israeli overseas student Aiia Maasarwe will be remembered with a scholarship designed to support students...

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October 2019

More Syrian refugees flee – UNHCR

31 October 20190 comments

A fresh exodus of Syrian refugees is underway because of Turkey’s military actions in the north of the country More...

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Cemeteries important to migrants – study finds

29 October 20190 comments

Migrants are keeping Australia’s cemeteries alive as more Anglo-Australians are opting to be cremated, according to new...

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70 years of the Snowy – a multicultural memoir

29 October 20190 comments

A new book tells the story of the children who grew up on the Snowy River Scheme living in small...

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