Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Afghan woman speaks out against Taliban’s oppressive regime

24 January 20250 comments

An Afghan woman living in Australia has called on the international community to support the women of Afghanistan whose rights and access to education and employment have… Read Full Article

Challenges mount for migrants and refugees in the US

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

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June 2019

The new work order

26 June 20190 comments

Developing entrepreneurial skills, digital literacy as well as creativity and an innovative mindset will be the key to...

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The future of work is human – Deloitte

26 June 20190 comments

The dystopian image of jobs in the future being taken by robots, workers having dozens of different careers and...

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News from AMES Australia

22 June 20190 comments

Refugee Week event celebrates refugee businesses  AMES Australia and not-for-profit microfinance organisation Thrive...

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Temporary migrants useful but exploited – Scanlon Institute report

21 June 20190 comments

The ‘broad utility’ and exploitation that temporary migrants provide and receive in Australia’s job markets are the...

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