Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Afghan woman speaks out against Taliban’s oppressive regime

24 January 20250 comments

An Afghan woman living in Australia has called on the international community to support the women of Afghanistan whose rights and access to education and employment have… Read Full Article

Challenges mount for migrants and refugees in the US

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

Latest Articles

August 2019

Work starts on Bendigo’s mosque

6 August 20190 comments

Construction of Bendigo’s once controversial Islamic Community Centre and mosque has begun more than ten years after...

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Migrant English programs failing – studies say

6 August 20192 comments

Australia’s migrant English language program is failing to engage migrant learners and equip them properly for life in...

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Immigration Museum name change plan

6 August 20192 comments

A row has broken out over plans to change the name of Melbourne’s iconic Immigration Museum. The name change was...

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News from AMES Australia

5 August 20190 comments

AMES book launched in Canberra AMES Australia’s ‘Refugee Stories’ book was launched nationally in Canberra recently...

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