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

June 2024

Ireland failing asylum seekers, court told

4 June 20240 comments

Ireland is failing in its international obligation to house asylum seekers, a court in the republic has been told....

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May 2024

Human migration in the wake of COVID-19

30 May 20240 comments

Human mobility has returned to pre-pandemic levels, but climate and environmental events have begun to trigger larger,...

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Refugees flourishing in the regions – study 

29 May 20240 comments

Refugees who have settled in regional Australia feel welcome and safe, and value the peaceful environment regional...

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Football the lifeblood of world’s largest refugee camp

28 May 20240 comments

Football has become part of the fabric of young people’s lives in the sprawling Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, allowing...

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