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

November 2013

UNHCR criticises offshore detention centres (SBS)

27 November 20130 comments

The United Nations Refugee Agency has condemned Australia’s treatment of asylum seekers....

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Global migration: future prospects and challenges (APO)

27 November 20130 comments

A panel of renowned international and Australian migration experts discuss critical issues, including: people smuggling and...

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Offshore detention costs rising: hearing (Nine News)

19 November 20130 comments

The cost of detaining asylum seekers in Australia’s Nauru and Manus Island detention centres is set to blow out...

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Australian commander reveals no boats purchased under Operation Sovereign Borders (BBC News)

19 November 20130 comments

The military commander in charge of the operation to stop asylum seeker boats has revealed that not one boat has...

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