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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June 2018

Rising numbers of Russians seeking asylum

7 June 20180 comments

Record number of Russians are seeking asylum in Europe and the United States as the Kremlin ramps up already tough...

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More refugees fleeing gang violence in Central America

7 June 20180 comments

As the United States moves to deter migration from Central America and potentially deport asylum seekers from Honduras, El...

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Migrants fuelling brain boost

7 June 20181 comment

Migrants are creating a skills and intelligence explosion in Australia, according to a new OECD study. The study, a...

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May 2018

Aboriginal migration to Australia deliberate and large-scale – study

29 May 20180 comments

Australia was settled by aboriginal peoples not by accident, but as a result of large-scale migration by skilled mariners,...

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