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

March 2015

Refugees volunteer to keep African restaurant Mu’ooz open in Brisbane (ABC)

12 March 20150 comments

A not-for-profit Brisbane restaurant that helps female African refugees hopes volunteers and diversification will help keep...

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Lashing out at the UN is not the act of a good international citizen

11 March 20150 comments

The United Nations has again criticised Australia’s human rights record in relation to its treatment of asylum seekers...

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NSW election 2015: Vulnerable voters need help with ‘bewilderingly confusing’ ballot papers, migrant leaders say (ABC)

10 March 20150 comments

Community leaders are calling for more voter education for new and emerging communities in New South Wales in the run-up...

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A former Vietnamese refugee Nam-Ha Quach is paying it forward (Herald Sun)

4 March 20150 comments

BEING born on a sinking boat as the child of refugee parents is an experience that tends to shape your...

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