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

Media Releases

April 2016

Health care needs of refugees the focus of new $2 million initiative

22 April 20160 comments

Refugees and asylum seekers are much more likely to die or become seriously ill than the general population because of...

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New migrants succumbing to Aussie fast food culture – study

22 April 20160 comments

New migrants to Australia generally eat more healthy diets than the locals but many are dragged into bad habits by...

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March 2016

Migrants’ employment expectations out of reach

17 March 20160 comments

March 17 2016 – for immediate release New migrants are finding it harder than they expect to find suitable work...

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February 2016

Migrant women a hidden economic asset

29 February 20160 comments

Australia is missing out on the skills and experience of tens of thousands of highly qualified women who arrive as...

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