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

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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