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.

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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

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

April 2015

Refugees volunteer to keep African restaurant Mu’ooz open in Brisbane (ABC)

21 April 20150 comments

A not-for-profit Brisbane restaurant that helps female African refugees hopes volunteers and diversification will help keep...

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AfroCare to tackle mental health issues in African-Australians (Herald Sun)

16 April 20150 comments

A YOUNG African-Australian is speaking up about mental health in her community. University student Tabotu Teklemariam is...

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Refugee substitutes work for volunteering in bid to help others (Leader Community Papers)

14 April 20150 comments

MAALEK Bobakraad does not let the fact he cannot work stop him from making a meaningful contribution to the community....

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Multiculturalism captured at Youth Week event (The Examiner)

14 April 20150 comments

SNAP happy youth promoted multiculturalism and diversity in Launceston Civic Square on Monday for National Youth Week....

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