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

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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