Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Nahid’s story – one woman’s epic journey from statelessness to service

31 August 20260 comments

Nahid Kazemi spent ten years struggling to survive in Malaysia as stateless refugee after fleeing Iran. Earlier, her family had fled their home in Afghanistan because of war.
She grew…

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Painting provides healing and happiness

5 August 20260 comments

Cancer, spinal surgery and long-term unemployment have failed to dampen the dreams of Thai migrant Chattraporn Suwantevakup.
Between 2019 and 2022, Chattraporn, 62, underwent intensive treatment for follicular lymphoma, including…

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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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Youth in the firing line of jobs crisis

17 March 20150 comments

One in five Australians out of work are teenagers with young people bearing the brunt of Australia’s rising unemployment...

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Increased immigration the key to prosperity – study

16 March 20150 comments

Australia will need more than 250,000 new migrants a year to raise living standards and add $1.6 trillion to the...

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Low-income renters miss out on affordable homes

15 March 20150 comments

Affordable housing is increasingly becoming beyond the reach of low income earners, including many new refugees or migrants...

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Turnbull backs migration and multiculturalism

14 March 20153 comments

Communications Minister and putative Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has revealed his views on the value of migration by...

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