Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Gift of food and friendship helping families settle in Mildura

14 March 20240 comments

An innovative new project is connecting Congolese and Burundian families newly arrived in Mildura with members of the existing local communities.

Set up by Jules Kangeta, a Case… Read Full Article

Community leader and volunteer is ‘Woman of Impact’

8 March 20240 comments

A Syrian refugee who overcame war, persecution and displacement to become a key leader and bulwark of her community is the inaugural ‘AMES Australia Woman of Impact’.

Norma… Read Full Article

Ukrainian treasures go on show in Melbourne

8 March 20240 comments

A stunning and poignant exhibition of Ukrainian art and craft opens in Melbourne this month showcasing thousands of years of the culture and traditions of the war-ravaged… Read Full Article

Newly arrived communities hit harder by cost of living pressure – study

1 March 20240 comments

Emerging refugee and migrant communities in Australia appear to be suffering greater cost of living stress than the broader community, a survey of community leaders has found. 

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Lion Dance brings good luck and prosperity

1 March 20240 comments

Helen Truong tells of her role in one of Melbourne’s great multicultural traditions – the annual Lunar New Year Lion Dance.

My most favourite festivity is Lunar New… Read Full Article

Ukrainians holding firm as war enters third year

23 February 20240 comments

Ukrainian Australians and Ukrainians who have arrived here since the Russian invasion say they remain confident and resilient as the war in their homeland enters its third… Read Full Article

Lead story

March 2023

Asylum seeker’s ten years in limbo ends

1 March 20230 comments

“Finally there is hope for us”. That’s how Afghan asylum seeker Obaidullah Mehak described the recent move by the...

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February 2023

A year of Russia’s war in Ukraine – the fallout

24 February 20230 comments

Today marks one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ushered in the deaths of thousands of people and the creation...

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Ukrainians still standing firm 12 months on

23 February 20230 comments

As the world marks a year since Ukraine was illegally invaded by Russia, Ukrainians at home and in exile across...

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Asylum seekers overjoyed at permanent visas

15 February 20230 comments

Syrian asylum seeker and café operator Nayran Tabiei has lived in uncertainty for 11 years. Forced to flee Iran and...

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