Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

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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Ukrainians resolute four years after the invasion

26 February 20260 comments

Ukrainian Australians remain resolute in support of their homeland as this month marks four years since Russia’s invasion.
Melbourne-based Ukrainian community leader Maru Jarockyj said Australian Ukrainian communities were continuing…

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Landmark Adelaide conference to give refugee communities a voice 

26 February 20260 comments

A landmark conference is set to give refugee communities in Australia a voice in policy development and civic conversations that affect their lives.
The second Refugee Communities Association of Australia…

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Tuvaluan couple begin new life in Australia

25 February 20260 comments

A Tuvaluan couple have taken their first steps towards building a new life in Australia just days after arriving in Melbourne under the Falepili Mobility Pathway Program.
Tevesi Saila who…

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Former refugees supporting new arrivals to find jobs

23 February 20260 comments

Five migrants and former refugees who sought help to find employment after arriving in Australia are now part of a team successfully supporting newly arrived refugees and migrants build…

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Human rights protection the key to social cohesion

23 February 20260 comments

Australia needs a Human Rights Act as social cohesion frays and we live lonelier, less connected lives, according to one Australia’s leading human rights advocates.
Hugh de Kretser, the President…

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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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