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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Latest Articles

July 2021

Refugee health challenges grow during COVID

4 July 20210 comments

Malaria continued to be the single most common cause of illness among refugees in 2020, while psychological distress caused...

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Migrant workers deserting Chinese cities

4 July 20210 comments

A massive reverse migration trend is underway in China with the COVID pandemic driving millions of urban workers back to...

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June 2021

Film exposes the human face of refugee journeys

29 June 20210 comments

A new film by Afghani photojournalist, filmmaker and former refugee Barat Ali Batoor that chronicles an asylum seeker boat...

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Refugee medico reclaims his career

29 June 20212 comments

An Iraqi refugee doctor has realised a four year dream of being able to resume his career as a specialist...

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