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

Latest Articles

January 2018

Australia Day survey finds migrants embracing Australia

24 January 20182 comments

A large majority of migrants and refugees new to Australia plan to become citizens and feel it is important to...

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Migrant business thriving in Australia – report

24 January 20180 comments

Migrants and refugees run around a third of all small businesses in Australia, according to a new report that challenges...

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Refugees from ISIS find a home in the US’ mid-west

23 January 20180 comments

Lincoln Nebraska is famous for being the birthplace of Oscar winner Hilary Swank, former US Vice President Dick Cheney...

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The mathematics of improved refugee settlement

23 January 20180 comments

The chances of newly resettled refugees finding work and settling successfully could be boosted by a new mathematical...

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