Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Afghan evacuees – four years on

11 September 20250 comments

In September 2021, thousands of Afghans with links to the Australian Government or military began arriving in Australia following the fall of the Afghan government and then return of…

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Young refugee keeps dream alive through war, displacement 

11 September 20250 comments

A young Afghan refugee has begun carving out a professional career for herself in Melbourne – something that would be impossible in her homeland. 
After twice being forced to flee…

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Why we must defend migrants and multiculturalism in Australia

10 September 20250 comments

Opinion By Vanda Fortunato, Chair AMES Australia
Many members of Australia’s diverse communities will be feeling uneasy about this week’s migration protests across the country.
There were some confronting images generated…

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Local Afghans rally to support quake victims

4 September 20250 comments

Melbourne’s local Afghan community has launched a fund-raising effort to support the victims of a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
The community has set a target of $100,000 in funding…

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New musical explores issues of power, sex and resilience

25 August 20250 comments

What should you do if you become aware that someone is being sexually harassed?
This is the quandary explored by a bold and thoughtful new musical production that challenges traditional…

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Lantern festival lights up multicultural Melbourne

22 August 20250 comments

A Melbourne winter night was lit up this month by a vibrant multicultural lantern festival now in its second year.
The second ever ‘Luminous Festival’ took to the streets around…

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Media Releases - August 2017

Refugee honoured by the AFL for community work

2 August 20170 comments

An Iraqi refugee and AMES Australia volunteer has been recognised by the AFL for his community work. Osama Butti was...

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