Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Outreach health program helping kids in Melbourne’s west 

10 October 20250 comments

Vulnerable children have access to specialist medical and psychological care thanks to a ground-breaking program operating in Melbourne’s west. 
The ‘Working Together for Kids Paediatric Outreach Clinics’ program is providing…

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Afghan evacuees feel welcome and safe – survey 

3 October 20250 comments

Afghan families who arrived in Australia four years ago this month after being evacuated from of Kabul as it fell to the Taliban are feeling welcome, safe, confident about…

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Victoria’s multicultural revamp supported by communities 

12 September 20250 comments

Victoria’s multicultural communities have cautiously welcomed the state government’s plan to revamp multicultural arrangements and representation in the state. 
The revamp focuses heavily on promoting social cohesion and resolving conflict…

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Afghan evacuees – four years on

11 September 20250 comments

In September 2021, thousands of Afghans with links to the Australian Government or military began arriving in Australia following the fall of the Afghan government and the return of…

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Young refugee keeps dream alive through war, displacement 

11 September 20250 comments

A young Afghan refugee has begun carving out a professional career for herself in Melbourne – something that would be impossible in her homeland. 
After twice being forced to flee…

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Why we must defend migrants and multiculturalism in Australia

10 September 20250 comments

Opinion By Vanda Fortunato, Chair AMES Australia
Many members of Australia’s diverse communities will be feeling uneasy about the recent migration protests across the country.
There were some confronting images generated by…

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Sector News

April 2015

Re-elected Baird government urged to deliver on multicultural policy (SBS)

1 April 20150 comments

The government of re-elected New South Wales premier Mike Baird is being urged to deliver on its commitment to the...

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March 2015

Homemade music videos shoot Werribee’s Star Boy to fame (Sydney Morning Herald)

30 March 20150 comments

Hsa Hae is the most world-famous, self-made pop star you have never heard of. Unsurprising really, because Hsa  Hae –...

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Multicultural mayhem lurks in the shadows of the NSW election (The Conversation)

27 March 20150 comments

The 2011 NSW state election delivered a swag of seats in western Sydney to the Liberal Party. Widespread dislike and...

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Multiculturalism and the NSW election (SBS)

26 March 20150 comments

How are multiculturalism and other issues affecting migrants are being handled in this NSW election?   Read...

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