Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

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.

Among… Read Full Article

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.

A… Read Full Article

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

Opinion – Debunking the myth of migrants stealing jobs

3 October 20240 comments

Cath Scarth, CEO of AMES Australia

Among the plethora of false claims uttered by former US President Donald Trump during his recent debate with Vice President Kamela Harris… Read Full Article

Sector News

June 2014

Students break a leg to boost their English skills (Dandenong Leader)

30 June 20140 comments

BEING in the spotlight can be a challenge for most people, but how about when you are speaking in a...

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1 in 3 migrants struggle to land first job: ABS (SBS)

30 June 20140 comments

A new report on migrants and temporary residents in Australia shows one out of three find it difficult to land...

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Man wanted in China gets second chance (The Age)

27 June 20140 comments

A man wanted in China for the kidnap and murder of a 15-year-old schoolboy has been granted another chance to...

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Hieu Van Le to be next SA Governor: From war-torn Vietnam to vice-regal post (Prime7)

27 June 20140 comments

Former Vietnam refugee Hieu Van Le has been named as South Australia’s next governor. Mr Le, the current deputy,...

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