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

June 2014

Afghanistan man sings free with Voices without Borders (SBS)

16 June 20140 comments

Making music might seem like a harmless hobby, but for some refugees it’s a punishable offence. One Melbourne man...

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At 99, a great-grandmother and her family love the ‘give-life country’ (The Sydney Morning Herald)

16 June 20140 comments

Ali Nesha made unreported history when she arrived at Christmas Island in May last year, at 98 the oldest asylum...

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Embrace our refugees (Sunraysia Daily)

16 June 20140 comments

The theme for Refugee Week is “Restoring Hope” with the Refugee Council of Australia reminding us that while many...

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Geelong lights up night for Tamil asylum seeker Leo Seemanpillai (Geelong Advertiser)

13 June 20140 comments

DIANE Fahey stood with a candle burning for Tamil asylum seeker Leo Seemanpillai and reflected on the impact of his...

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