Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Vale Stefan Romaniw

23 July 20240 comments

Australia has farewelled Stefan Romaniw, one of the nation’s multicultural champions, in an emotional and moving state funeral.

Mr Romaniw, 68, was a prominent Ukrainian community leader and… Read Full Article

Palestinian family seeking new life

23 July 20240 comments

For five months Eyad Almasri and his family survived bombs, forced displacement, a lack of food and water, poor hygiene and the deaths of family and friends.

The… Read Full Article

Better harnessing migrants’ skills could add $10billion to Australia’s economy

28 June 20240 comments

Better utilising the skills and experience migrant and refugees bring with them could benefit Australia’s economy by as much as $10 billion over five years, according to… Read Full Article

Taking on Southeast Asia’s scam gangs

28 June 20240 comments

For almost ten years, Saw Thura* has been one of a loose band of people and agencies fighting to expose a little-known but growing human rights crisis… Read Full Article

Refugee Week marked as displaced numbers hit 120 million

18 June 20240 comments

Continuing conflicts in Gaza and Sudan have seen a record-breaking 120 million people forced to flee their homes by war, violence and persecution.

The number represents the 12th… Read Full Article

Diverse communities missing out on gender violence support – study

6 June 20240 comments

Emerging refugee and migrant communities in Australia are being left behind when it comes to resources to tackle the scourge of gender-based violence, a survey of community… Read Full Article

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July 2023

Refugee medico rebuilding his life

26 July 20230 comments

Burmese refugee Dr Kyaw* was looking forward to successful medical career in his homeland when his world was turned...

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Opening doors for talented refugees

26 July 20230 comments

When tech entrepreneur and philanthropist John Cameron met a young Kurdish refugee who was working with Amnesty...

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Migrants, refugees confused over Indigenous Voice to Parliament – survey finds

26 July 20230 comments

Newly arrived migrants and refugees in Australia are largely unaware and confused about the proposal to create an...

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June 2023

Refugee finds comfort in art

23 June 20230 comments

As a refugee forced to flee as a brutal civil war engulfed her homeland, Carla Zenieh found solace in art....

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