Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Finding the sweet spot – how a refugee rebuilt his life

30 July 20260 comments

Aghan refugee Hafiz Kamali has overcome being targeted by the Taliban, having little English language and almost no knowledge of commercial practice in Australia to start a business and…

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Refugee convention marks 75 years under existential threat

30 July 20260 comments

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was created in the wake and amid the wreckage of World War II to help people fleeing…

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World Cup stars inspiring young refugees

16 July 20260 comments

In the first week of the current tournament Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score for Australia at a World Cup.
He was one a record nine refugees taking…

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Most people support refugee protection – global survey

16 July 20260 comments

Two thirds of people in a new global survey ​back the idea of providing refuge and protection to those fleeing war or persecution.
Support for refugees in 29 countries remains…

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Latino Australians rally to support Venezuela quake victims

10 July 20261 comment

Latin American communities around Australia are rallying to support the victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela.
Owner of the Papelon café in Melbourne’s Footscray Reveka Hurtado recently held a…

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Refugee Week 2026 – Syrian, Iraqi refugees happy and settling well, survey finds

19 June 20260 comments

Syrian and Iraqi refugees who came to Australia as a result of the conflict in their homelands are overwhelmingly happy with their lives, feeling safe and optimistic about the…

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Latest Articles

June 2026

Stateless people in Australia are invisible – report finds

29 June 20260 comments

Stateless people in Australia are not officially counted or recognised by government agencies despite seeking protection...

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Afghan women cricketers fight for international standing

29 June 20260 comments

A group of Afghan women cricketers are seeking international recognition to enable them to be able to compete against...

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Forgotten displacement crises identified

29 June 20260 comments

A new report has identified the most neglected displacement crises across the globe where the world has largely turned...

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New loan facility established for refugee entrepreneurs

29 June 20260 comments

Seven of Australia’s leading philanthropic organisations have come together to launch the country’s first...

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