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

February 2015

Asian Cup a window on the region and ourselves

6 February 20151 comment

Crowds at the 2015 Asian Cup soccer tournament held in Australia last month have presented a unique window on the...

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January 2015

Horticulture replaces hardship and horror – a refugee’s journey

15 January 20156 comments

A former refugee born in a camp on the Thai-Burma border who spoke no English when he arrived in Australia...

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Recording Melbourne’s disappearing west

14 January 20152 comments

Warren Kirk says he lives life “looking in the rear view mirror”. The accomplished photographer has spent seven years...

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Elite sport becoming more culturally diverse

12 January 20150 comments

Tennis and swimming are the sports with the most culturally diverse set of participants; AFL is attracting more players...

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