Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Epic migrant journey a tale for the ages

11 July 20250 comments

A migrant’s epic journey through life, love, music, drama and teaching is revealed in a new book.

Armenian-Australian Peter Jerijian has traced his life from Lebanon to London… Read Full Article

Refugees feel welcomed by Indigenous communities: a study

9 July 20250 comments

Refugees settling in Australia feel welcomed by Indigenous communities and believe it is important to respect and learn about first nations’ culture, according to a new survey.

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Refugees and migrants working, studying and going into business, ABS data shows

9 July 20250 comments

Migrants and refugees are taking up Australian citizenship, engaging in educational opportunities, finding employment and opening businesses in large numbers, according to new data.

These are the key… Read Full Article

Unwanted doll a symbol of victims of conflict

19 June 20250 comments

‘Zainab Sajjadi is a former refugee from Afghanistan. To mark Refugee Week, she has written about the symbolism and emotional connections generated by her purchase of an… Read Full Article

Afghan soccer club forged in adversity

18 June 20250 comments

Australia’s newest soccer club was forged in the crucible of war-torn Afghanistan and amid the precarious and dangerous days that saw the return of the Taliban.

When hundreds… Read Full Article

Refugee’s passion for community leads to politics

17 June 20250 comments

Hafiz Jan is the first refugee to become an advisor in federal politics in Australia.

The 30-year-old from Afghanistan is Chief of Staff to… Read Full Article

Local AMES News

October 2014

AMES student infused with a Bulldog spirit

20 October 20140 comments

For former AMES student Amy Vy it has been a long journey from the highlands of Vietnam to the Whitten...

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September 2014

Karen refugees become Australian citizens

26 September 20140 comments

Around 35 former AMES clients became Australian citizens at a moving and inspirational ceremony at Nhill, in western...

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Fifteen years of Yarrilinks

8 September 20140 comments

The 15th annual Yarrilinks Planting Weekend was again a roaring success with thirty-seven AMES students taking part.It was...

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August 2014

Care to Share dinner reciprocated

25 August 20140 comments

Two AMES clients have hosted a dinner for the founder of the Care to Share project, which sees Melburnians volunteer...

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