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

August 2024

Gaps identified in refugee health

21 August 20240 comments

Refugees are experiencing worse health outcomes, including higher levels of diabetes, kidney disease, stroke and dementia,...

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Homelessness on rise among refugees in the UK

21 August 20240 comments

Homelessness among refugee families in the UK has risen by almost 350 per cent, new data from the UK government...

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Global protection system in flux

21 August 20240 comments

A new article provides a fascinating look at what is happening to the global humanitarian protection system as it...

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Afghan women the biggest victims of three years of Taliban rule

21 August 20240 comments

Three years after the Taliban’s seizure of power in Afghanistan millions of people continue to struggle amid what is...

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