Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Rethinking the global displacement crisis

1 April 20260 comments

Refugee resettlement in third countries is now not a durable solution to the global crisis of human displacement, according to former Assistant Secretary of the United Nations Professor Gillian…

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Migrant women find independence and more rights in Australia

16 March 20260 comments

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence, equality and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity than in their home countries, according to a new survey.
An overwhelming…

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Challenges and opportunities await Iranian women footballers

12 March 20260 comments

Nine years ago Neda Zeyghami left Iran to begin a new life in Australia. She reflects on what awaits the six Iranian women soccer players who have been granted…

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‘Women of Impact’ recognised

12 March 20260 comments

Five women from multicultural communities have been recognised for their contributions to building the capacity of their own communities and to bolstering broader social cohesion.
The AMES Australia ‘Women of…

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Fall of a dictator – is this end of Iran’s regime

4 March 20260 comments

Neda Zeyghami is part of Australia’s Iranian diaspora. In this opinion piece, she examines the emotional and political realities of witnessing upheaval in one’s homeland, and questions what the…

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Ukrainians resolute four years after the invasion

26 February 20260 comments

Ukrainian Australians remain resolute in support of their homeland as this month marks four years since Russia’s invasion.
Melbourne-based Ukrainian community leader Maru Jarockyj said Australian Ukrainian communities were continuing…

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Media Releases

February 2014

Media Release: Good Wheel Project gets rolling

7 February 20140 comments

AMES this week launched an initiative that will see asylum seeker clients from the City of Melbourne get free bicycles...

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January 2014

Media Release: Refugees and migrants at risk from pokies scourge

16 January 20140 comments

Refugees and migrants with poor language skills are at risk of becoming problem poker machine gamblers, according to...

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December 2013

Media Release: A revolution in CALD aged care

9 December 20130 comments

Aged care and ageing services for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people are set to undergo revolutionary...

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November 2013

Media Release: Increasing productivity by harnessing migrants’ skills

7 November 20130 comments

Australia would see productivity boosted and an increase in the availability of skilled workers through a national program...

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