Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Refugee has dreams of hi-tech future

14 May 20250 comments

An Afghan refugee who was forced to flee the brutal Taliban regime is now carving out a new life and career for himself in Melbourne and dreams… Read Full Article

Migrants, refugees voted with their hearts

5 May 20250 comments

Refugee and migrant communities are breathing a sigh of relief following the Labour Party’s decisive victory in the 2025 federal election.

The Coalition’s policies going into the poll… Read Full Article

Cardinal Bychok – our man in Rome

30 April 20250 comments

The only Australian link to the selection of a new pope currently underway in the Vatican is Melbourne-based Ukrainian-born Cardinal Mykola Bychok.

The 45-year-old is the youngest member… Read Full Article

Vietnamese arrivals changed Australia’s refugee policy

29 April 20250 comments

50 years of Australia’s Vietnamese community

Fifty years ago this month Saigon fell to North Vietnamese communist forces, sparking a massive exodus of refugees, many of whom ended… Read Full Article

Vale Pope Francis – champion of refugees

22 April 20250 comments

An important part of Pope Francis’ legacy will be his support for refugees and migrants and his advocacy for ending conflicts over his decade-long papal tenure.Read Full Article

Health, nutrition of millions of refugees hit by US cuts

16 April 20250 comments

The US’ slashing of foreign aid is threatening the health of almost 13 million displaced people and 14 million children are in danger of going hungry, the… Read Full Article

Media Releases

June 2015

Media Release: jobactive employment service launches

26 June 20150 comments

AMES is pleased to be part of the Federal Government’s jobactive employment initiative and will continue to work to...

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Media Release: Photo exhibition highlights rich cultures of refugee communities

5 June 20150 comments

A stunning new photographic exhibition offers a unique window into the lives and stories of some of Australia’s newest...

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Media Release: Safe haven visas offer hope to asylum seekers

3 June 20150 comments

Leading migrant and refugee settlement agency AMES has welcomed the implementation of Australia’s new Safe Haven...

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May 2015

Media Release: State Budget recognises the value of cultural diversity

6 May 20150 comments

Victoria’s leading migrant and refugee settlement agency AMES has welcomed the Victorian Government’s recognition of...

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