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

July 2014

Government’s Operation Sovereign Borders faces legal and moral challenges (ABC)

10 July 20140 comments

With the destination and fate of 153 asylum seekers on an Australian Customs boat unknown and asylum seekers on...

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Meet Sudanese refugee walking to give hope to children (Camden Courier)

8 July 20140 comments

THE ROTARY Club of Laurieton will host the Hope Road walkers on Monday July14. Zacharia Mawat Machiek is walking 900...

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Abbott dodges questions on High Court decision (The Chronicle)

8 July 20140 comments

FACING questions this morning on the High Court’s decision to temporarily stop the Australian Government delivering...

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Fate of Tamils remains a mystery (ABC)

6 July 20140 comments

The fate of around 200 Tamil asylum seekers remains a mystery as Australia’s Federal Government continues its silence...

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