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

June 2014

Lowy Poll reveals Australia’s attitudes on foreign and domestic policy (ABC)

4 June 20140 comments

ELEANOR HALL: The tenth annual Lowy Institute Poll was released today and it paints a surprising portrait of...

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At-risk Afghan employees settled in Australia (Defence Ministers of Australia)

3 June 20140 comments

More than 500 Afghan nationals who were employed in support of Australia’s mission in Afghanistan, together with their...

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Safe haven has asylum seekers in family mode (Perth Now)

2 June 20140 comments

A MINI asylum seeker baby boom is taking place after hundreds of mums fleeing war-ravaged countries settled in Melbourne....

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Refugee Council Gets $50K in Support (Pro Bono Australia)

2 June 20140 comments

Supporters of the Not for Profit peak body Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) have responded to the Federal Government’s...

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