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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Lead story

August 2025

The solution to Australia’s skills shortage hiding in plain sight: Opinion

7 August 20250 comments

Meena Naidu, General Manager Education and Participation | AMES Australia In Australia today, like the proverbial chameleon...

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Young refugee the face of World Ranger Day

7 August 20250 comments

A young refugee who was born in a camp on the Thai-Burma border and who is now following his dream...

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Escape from Gaza 

1 August 20250 comments

By Kien-Ling Liem   Palestinian refugee Khalil Shatat talks about the day he was almost killed by an Israeli air...

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July 2025

New foundation aims to give refugee communities a voice

15 July 20250 comments

Supporting vulnerable refugees, advocating for, and building the capacity of grass roots refugee communities is the mission...

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