Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

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.

Among… Read Full Article

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.

A… Read Full Article

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

Opinion – Debunking the myth of migrants stealing jobs

3 October 20240 comments

Cath Scarth, CEO of AMES Australia

Among the plethora of false claims uttered by former US President Donald Trump during his recent debate with Vice President Kamela Harris… Read Full Article

Family who are three-time refugees escape statelessness

3 October 20240 comments

Rami Hussein is one of about four-and-a-half million people across the globe who have, or are, enduring statelessness.

Rami’s father fled Palestine during the 1948 was when Zionist… Read Full Article

Sector News

May 2014

No refugee ticket to first world: Morrison (SBS)

26 May 20140 comments

Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has signalled that Australia is about to cut a deal with Cambodia to resettle refugees...

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Focus shifts to asylum backlog (The Australian)

26 May 20140 comments

THE Coalition will introduce legislation aimed at fast-tracking the refugee claims of asylumseekers in Australia in a bid...

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Manus Island asylum seekers in mental health crisis (The Age)

26 May 20140 comments

About half the asylum seekers in detention on Manus Island and Nauru are suffering from significant depression, stress or...

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Migrant storytelling project inspires with positive tales sharing mental health strategies (Herald Sun)

26 May 20140 comments

MIGRANTS have shared their stories of overcoming mental health issues in the hope they can inspire others to do the...

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