Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Supporting a thousand refugee families to find homes

17 April 20260 comments

A thousand refugee families across Melbourne have safe and secure homes thanks to the work of former Karen-Burmese refugee, Law Baw.
As a housing worker with migrant and refugee settlement…

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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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Sound Bite

December 2016

Multicultural cohort

19 December 20160 comments

The social interactions of different cohorts of migrants are captured in this video about an end of year celebration...

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October 2016

Youth Camp 2016

18 October 20162 comments

In September 2016, students from AMES Australia travelled to the Charnwood Camp in the Strathbogie Ranges. Compiled by...

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September 2016

Adele Murdolo from MCWH

9 September 20162 comments

Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health CEO Dr Adele Murdolo has worked in the centre for 16 years. She discusses...

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August 2016

Interview with Thomas Albrecht

17 August 20160 comments

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ man in Australia, Thomas Albrecht, speaks to AMES Australia Senior...

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