Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Painting provides healing and happiness

5 August 20260 comments

Cancer, spinal surgery and long-term unemployment have failed to dampen the dreams of Thai migrant Chattraporn Suwantevakup.
Between 2019 and 2022, Chattraporn, 62, underwent intensive treatment for follicular lymphoma, including…

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Finding the sweet spot – how a refugee rebuilt his life

30 July 20260 comments

Aghan refugee Hafiz Kamali has overcome being targeted by the Taliban, having little English language and almost no knowledge of commercial practice in Australia to start a business and…

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Refugee convention marks 75 years under existential threat

30 July 20260 comments

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was created in the wake and amid the wreckage of World War II to help people fleeing…

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World Cup stars inspiring young refugees

16 July 20260 comments

In the first week of the current tournament Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score for Australia at a World Cup.
He was one a record nine refugees taking…

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Most people support refugee protection – global survey

16 July 20260 comments

Two thirds of people in a new global survey ​back the idea of providing refuge and protection to those fleeing war or persecution.
Support for refugees in 29 countries remains…

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Latino Australians rally to support Venezuela quake victims

10 July 20261 comment

Latin American communities around Australia are rallying to support the victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela.
Owner of the Papelon café in Melbourne’s Footscray Reveka Hurtado recently held a…

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October 2023

The luckiest man alive

5 October 20230 comments

A refugee from war-torn Lebanon narrowly escaped death when he was hit by a stray bullet on the streets of...

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Armenian refugees supported by diaspora communities

5 October 20230 comments

Australia’s Armenian community is rallying to support around 120,000 of their compatriots who have become refugees...

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August 2023

Disabled refugee’s courage shines through

30 August 20230 comments

When Syrian refugee Mahmoud Alsayad arrived in Australia last month he was escaping the conflict and strife in his...

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Matildas inspiring CALD youth

17 August 20230 comments

Australiaد Matildas footballers are inspiring young people from diverse communities across the country. Sam Kerr and Mary...

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