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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August 2025

AI app that supports migrants, refugees find work wins tech award 

29 August 20250 comments

A revolutionary new AI-driven phone app that supports migrants and refugees improve their English language skills and...

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Refugee nailing her future

22 August 20250 comments

A single mum who arrived in Australia as a refugee from Iraq has rebuilt her life and restored her confidence...

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Sports partnership delivering for refugees 

15 August 20250 comments

Newly arrived refugees in South Australia will have access to sporting events as well opportunities in volunteering,...

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Cut to migration will harm US economy – report 

13 August 20250 comments

The Trump administration’s drive to reduce migration and deport asylum seekers will harm the US economy, according to a...

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