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

November 2013

Media Release: Unemployment a hidden issue for CALD communities

7 November 20131 comment

The effective unemployment rate among some communities from non-English speaking backgrounds in Australia could be as high...

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October 2013

Media Release: AMES community guide wins top photography award

15 October 20130 comments

AMES community guide Barat Ali Batoor has won the inaugural ‘Photo of the Year’ in the prestigious Nikon-Walkley Press...

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September 2013

Media Release: New cabinet brings clarity and certainty

19 September 20130 comments

AMES has congratulated new federal Coalition cabinet members on their appointments and is looking forward to working with...

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Media Release: Australian citizenship – the important benefits

13 September 20130 comments

Settlement agency AMES is urging all eligible migrants to take up Australian citizenship to be able to enjoy all the...

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