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

New film delves into Melbourne’s migrant communities

21 August 20240 comments

A new film explores the rich and complex multicultural fabric of Melbourne. ‘My Melbourne’, features the work of...

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Migrants have higher employment rates – study finds

15 August 20240 comments

Migrants generally have higher employment rates that Australian-born residents, a new report shows. The ‘Australian...

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War, drought driving displacement in Ethiopia

15 August 20240 comments

More than three million people are now internally displaced in Ethiopia, according to a new UN report. The latest...

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Famine declared among refugees in Sudan

15 August 20240 comments

Famine has been officially declared in Sudan’s North Darfur region, a region that is hosting refugees. The food shortages...

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