Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

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

Forced human displacement at record levels – UN report

17 June 20250 comments

At least 123.2 million people, or one in 67 individuals worldwide, are now forcibly displaced, according to the UN’s refugee agency UNHCR.

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Dragon Boat Festival brings history to life

6 June 20250 comments

By Katherine Kwong

The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated by Chinese communities across the globe on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar.

Recently it… Read Full Article

Australia gets first MP of Palestinian background

3 June 20250 comments

Australia has its first member of parliament who is from a Palestinian background.

Muslim Labor candidate Basem Abdo has won the electorate of Calwell, in Melbourne’s north, despite… Read Full Article

Media Releases

August 2014

Media Release: Youth-specific English course achieving success

27 August 20140 comments

Using sport, camps and social activities to teach English to young refugees and migrants is achieving considerable success...

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July 2014

Media Release: Australia really is the lucky country – viewed through migrants’ eyes

16 July 20140 comments

New migrants to Australia are actively engaged in forging a new life in their adopted country and show high levels...

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June 2014

Media Release: Migrant couples a fix for skills shortage

20 June 20140 comments

A new research project will look into how Australia can better utilise the talents and qualifications of spouses of the...

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Media Release: Melbourne’s Hazara community featured in photo exhibition

12 June 20140 comments

A compelling new photographic exhibition has captured the essence of Melbourne’s extraordinary Hazara community. The...

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