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

December 2013

Getting work the highest hurdle (Brimbank Weekly)

3 December 20130 comments

When David Majok showed up for his first day of work as a mechanic his boss was forced to change...

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Human rights passion rewarded (The Daily Telegraph)

3 December 20130 comments

DIVERSITY and those who promote and encourage it were celebrated yesterday as part of the annual Human Rights Week...

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November 2013

Workshops to help migrants boost job prospects (ABC)

29 November 20130 comments

A new program will aim to help migrants in South Australia’s Riverland secure training and employment....

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Aung San Suu Kyi calls on Australia to be ‘merciful’ to refugees (The Australian)

28 November 20130 comments

NOBEL Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi says justice must be tempered by mercy when dealing with Australia’s...

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