Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Migrant, refugee communities growing anxious over Iran war, cost-of-living and migration narratives – survey finds

2 June 20260 comments

Levels of anxiety are rising among emerging refugee and migrant communities in Australia because of the conflict in the Middle East, increasingly negative political narratives around migration and the…

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Exclusive – New global database aimed at helping stateless people

19 May 20260 comments

A new world-first legal database has been created to help stateless people achieve positive human rights outcomes, including residency and citizenship.
The ‘Global Caselaw Database on Statelessness’ has been established…

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Afghan baby evacuee becomes an Aussie citizen

14 May 20260 comments

The first baby born among the cohort of Afghan refugees who were airlifted out of Kabul and resettled in Australia following the return to power of the Taliban in…

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Victorian 2026-27 state budget supports multiculturalism

7 May 20260 comments

Despite rising debt and increasing economic uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East, the 2026-27 Victorian state budget has delivered significant support for multiculturalism and multicultural communities…

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Diversity celebrated on ANZAC Day

30 April 20261 comment

Cultural diversity is increasingly becoming a feature of Anzac Day commemorations.
The Karen refugee community at Nhill, in Victoria’s north-east, have been integral to the town’s Anzac Day commemoration for…

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Australia’s migrant population growing and changing – ABS report

30 April 20260 comments

Australia’s overseas-born population has increased to 8.8 million, or 32 per cent of the total population, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ASBS).
The latest data,…

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Sector News

July 2015

Football Federation Australia Program kicks goals in understanding refugees (Financial Review)

1 July 20150 comments

Last week two South Sudanese refugees, Adelaide United and Australian under-20 player Awer Mabil and brother Awer Bul,...

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Open letter on the Border Force Act: ‘We challenge the department to prosecute’ (The Guardian)

1 July 20150 comments

Open letter regarding the Border Force Act 2015 Today the Border Force Act comes into force. It includes provision for...

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June 2015

Student mentors help child refugees adapt to life at South Australia’s schools (ABC)

30 June 20150 comments

It can be difficult for any student to get used to a new school, but especially hard for young refugees...

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Egyptian migrant Kamahl Ibram recognised for lifetime achievement in radio (Namoi Independent)

29 June 20150 comments

For decades, Kamahl Ibram has been bringing news and entertainment to eager listeners in Australia hungry for news about...

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