Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Supporting a thousand refugee families to find homes

17 April 20260 comments

A thousand refugee families across Melbourne have safe and secure homes thanks to the work of former Karen-Burmese refugee, Law Baw.
As a housing worker with migrant and refugee settlement…

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Rethinking the global displacement crisis

1 April 20260 comments

Refugee resettlement in third countries is now not a durable solution to the global crisis of human displacement, according to former Assistant Secretary of the United Nations Professor Gillian…

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Migrant women find independence and more rights in Australia

16 March 20260 comments

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence, equality and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity than in their home countries, according to a new survey.
An overwhelming…

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Challenges and opportunities await Iranian women footballers

12 March 20260 comments

Nine years ago Neda Zeyghami left Iran to begin a new life in Australia. She reflects on what awaits the six Iranian women soccer players who have been granted…

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‘Women of Impact’ recognised

12 March 20260 comments

Five women from multicultural communities have been recognised for their contributions to building the capacity of their own communities and to bolstering broader social cohesion.
The AMES Australia ‘Women of…

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Fall of a dictator – is this end of Iran’s regime

4 March 20260 comments

Neda Zeyghami is part of Australia’s Iranian diaspora. In this opinion piece, she examines the emotional and political realities of witnessing upheaval in one’s homeland, and questions what the…

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May 2021

Women, youth in the developing world worst hit by pandemic – IMF report

27 May 20210 comments

Young people, women and workers in low paid or casual jobs have been worst hit by the economic impact of...

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Calls for faster action on environmental migration

27 May 20210 comments

Migration caused by environmental factors such as floods, droughts and storms will be the focus of a key international...

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News from AMES Australia

26 May 20210 comments

State Minister launches AMES digital literacy program Victoria’s Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney...

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Migrants keen to volunteer and fit it – study finds

26 May 20210 comments

People newly arrived to Australia are keen to fit in with their local communities, connect with their neighbours and...

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