Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Outreach health program helping kids in Melbourne’s west 

10 October 20250 comments

Vulnerable children have access to specialist medical and psychological care thanks to a ground-breaking program operating in Melbourne’s west. 
The ‘Working Together for Kids Paediatric Outreach Clinics’ program is providing…

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Afghan evacuees feel welcome and safe – survey 

3 October 20250 comments

Afghan families who arrived in Australia four years ago this month after being evacuated from of Kabul as it fell to the Taliban are feeling welcome, safe, confident about…

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Victoria’s multicultural revamp supported by communities 

12 September 20250 comments

Victoria’s multicultural communities have cautiously welcomed the state government’s plan to revamp multicultural arrangements and representation in the state. 
The revamp focuses heavily on promoting social cohesion and resolving conflict…

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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 the 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 the recent migration protests across the country.
There were some confronting images generated by…

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Media Releases

November 2013

Media Release: Unemployment a hidden issue for CALD communities

7 November 20131 comment

The effective unemployment rate among some communities from non-English speaking backgrounds in Australia could be as high...

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October 2013

Media Release: AMES community guide wins top photography award

15 October 20130 comments

AMES community guide Barat Ali Batoor has won the inaugural ‘Photo of the Year’ in the prestigious Nikon-Walkley Press...

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September 2013

Media Release: New cabinet brings clarity and certainty

19 September 20130 comments

AMES has congratulated new federal Coalition cabinet members on their appointments and is looking forward to working with...

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Media Release: Australian citizenship – the important benefits

13 September 20130 comments

Settlement agency AMES is urging all eligible migrants to take up Australian citizenship to be able to enjoy all the...

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