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

Why refugees and migrants make good tenants

15 August 20240 comments

A survey of real estate agents in Melbourne has found refugees and migrants make excellent rental tenants. The survey of...

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Olympic boxer claims first ever refugee medal

15 August 20240 comments

Boxer and refugee athlete Cindy Ngamba has won the first-ever medal for the Refugee Olympic Team in Paris, after she...

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July 2024

Multicultural review set agenda for the future

31 July 20240 comments

The federal government has released the Multicultural Framework Review report, which sets out an agenda to develop and...

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Stage show celebrates centuries of multiculturalism

31 July 20240 comments

Princess of Champa is a stunning new stage show that brings together an ancient story of cross-cultural cohesion, peace...

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