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

January 2014

Food blogger celebrates multiple cultures during Lunar New Year (ABC)

30 January 20140 comments

A Vietnamese-Australian food blogger has found herself embracing multiple festivals because of migration and marriage. Anh...

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BLOG: Celebrate diversity on Australia Day (Illawara Mercury)

28 January 20140 comments

Around Australia Day we turn our minds to the broader sense of being Australian. It’s a day we celebrate our...

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Mixed reaction to work for the dole plan (SBS)

28 January 20140 comments

Migrant and Indigenous organisations have given mixed reactions to plans to expand the Work for the Dole scheme. Read...

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New citizens and heritages welcomed into Wagga family

27 January 20140 comments

AN ANCIENT Aboriginal dance by indigenous children served as a fitting welcome to our country’s newest citizens....

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