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

High Court to decide asylum seekers fate (The Sydney Morning Herald)

23 July 20140 comments

Lawyers for 157 asylum seekers being detained on an Australian Customs vessel say it’s still unclear where the...

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Multicultural lifeguards spread the safety message in Casey

22 July 20140 comments

A NOVEL training initiative aimed at increasing water safety awareness in Casey communities has led to lifeguard jobs for...

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New info on detained asylum seekers

22 July 20140 comments

Federal government documents filed in the High Court today have shed some light on the conditions for 157 Sri Lankan...

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New migrant perceptions of Australia “generally positive”

21 July 20140 comments

A survey of new migrants in Melbourne indicates generally positive attitudes towards life in Australia. Read...

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