Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Painting provides healing and happiness

5 August 20260 comments

Cancer, spinal surgery and long-term unemployment have failed to dampen the dreams of Thai migrant Chattraporn Suwantevakup.
Between 2019 and 2022, Chattraporn, 62, underwent intensive treatment for follicular lymphoma, including…

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Finding the sweet spot – how a refugee rebuilt his life

30 July 20260 comments

Aghan refugee Hafiz Kamali has overcome being targeted by the Taliban, having little English language and almost no knowledge of commercial practice in Australia to start a business and…

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Refugee convention marks 75 years under existential threat

30 July 20260 comments

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was created in the wake and amid the wreckage of World War II to help people fleeing…

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World Cup stars inspiring young refugees

16 July 20260 comments

In the first week of the current tournament Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score for Australia at a World Cup.
He was one a record nine refugees taking…

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Most people support refugee protection – global survey

16 July 20260 comments

Two thirds of people in a new global survey ​back the idea of providing refuge and protection to those fleeing war or persecution.
Support for refugees in 29 countries remains…

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Latino Australians rally to support Venezuela quake victims

10 July 20261 comment

Latin American communities around Australia are rallying to support the victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela.
Owner of the Papelon café in Melbourne’s Footscray Reveka Hurtado recently held a…

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Sector News

August 2014

Australia Urged To Accept Iraqi And Syrian Refugees; Church Leaders Call For Christian Protection (International Business Times)

14 August 20140 comments

The Australian government may be considering the acceptance of as much as 4000 Iraqis and Syrians as refugees after the...

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Iranian musician seeks asylum in Australia (ABC)

14 August 20140 comments

Whether it is the classical work of Chopin, or the hard rock of ACDC music has the ability to convey...

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Sick asylum seekers treated via video conferencing (Stock and Land)

11 August 20140 comments

Sick asylum seekers on Christmas Island are being offered videoconference appointments with specialists on the Australian...

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Regional Australia opens its arms to ‘at risk’ women refugees (SBS)

11 August 20140 comments

Twelve months ago no Hazara lived in the south-east Queensland town of Toowoomba but now there are 200 women and...

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