Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Social cohesion remains high in Australia despite global and local headwinds

20 November 20240 comments

Australians overwhelmingly continue to view multiculturalism and immigration as benefits to the nation despite rising concerns about housing the cost of living, a new study has found.

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Refugee flying a kite for his future

19 November 20240 comments

Kite flying has always been a part of Mohammad Balkhi’s life.

As a child he would run through the streets of Kabul with his friends sending brightly coloured,… Read Full Article

Humanitarians fear what Trump’s return will mean

11 November 20240 comments

The election of Donald Trump as US President could have a disastrous impact on humanitarian and refugee relief efforts around the globe, agencies and NGOs are claiming.

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Migrant, refugee communities struggle with Australia electoral process – survey

30 October 20240 comments

Newly arrived refugee and migrant communities have a poor understanding of, and low level of engagement in, Australia’s electoral process, a survey of community leaders has found.

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Football: a reflection of Australia’s diversity

30 October 20240 comments

Archie Thompson says football brings people and communities together.

And the former Socceroo has some personal evidence for his assertion. He was born in Papua New Guinea to… Read Full Article

Burundi first nations woman on a mission [FECCA]

24 October 20240 comments

Imelde Sabushimike is the first woman from Burundi’s ethnic minority Twa people to go to university and to become part of the government in her homeland.

Now Burundi’s… Read Full Article

Sector News

February 2014

Free cricket clinics in Sunshine for refugees (Herald Sun)

26 February 20140 comments

REFUGEES might not be allowed to work in Australia, but they are allowed to make runs. The Australian Migrant Education...

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Refugee issue too hot for school (Braidwood Times)

26 February 20140 comments

The documentary film ‘Mary Meets Mohammad’ was shown at the National Theatre on Friday night with a strong turnout...

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Asylum seekers say Australia blew up boat (SBS)

26 February 20140 comments

Asylum seekers say the Australian government blew up their wooden vessel before sending them back to Indonesia in a life...

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UN condemns ‘Australia’s Guantanamo Bay’

25 February 20140 comments

A United Nations assessment has found Australia guilty of almost 150 violations of international law for indefinitely...

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