Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Local communities support victims of Nepal-Tibet disaster

3 September 20260 comments

Australia’s Himalayan communities have rallied to support the victims of the catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet.
Community groups are raising money to support victims and community vigils are being…

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Migrant jobs at risk from AI – analysis

31 August 20260 comments

Migrants in Australia are among the most vulnerable to losing their jobs to the roll out of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, a new analysis has found.
An AI Industry Impact…

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Nahid’s story – one woman’s epic journey from statelessness to service

31 August 20260 comments

Nahid Kazemi spent ten years struggling to survive in Malaysia as a stateless refugee after fleeing Iran. Earlier, her family had fled their home in Afghanistan because of war.
She…

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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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Lead story

November 2022

Australia’s migration system set for shakeup

16 November 20220 comments

Australia’s immigration and humanitarian sectors are set for major overhauls after a series of major federal government...

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Songs from the refugee route to Europe

2 November 20220 comments

A new album captures the songs and music of migrants travelling the Balkans route seeking safety in Europe after fleeing...

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Resilience and enterprise at the heart of refugee’s journey

2 November 20221 comment

Afghan businessman Khalilullah Dydar is a two time refugee. As a boy and a member of Hazara ethnic minority he...

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October 2022

2022 Federal Budget includes support for migrants, refugees

26 October 20220 comments

The 2022-23 federal budget has some positive measures for Australia’s multicultural communities but there are also...

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