Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Fall of a dictator – is this end of Iran’s regime

4 March 20260 comments

Neda Zeyghami is part of Australia’s Iranian diaspora. In this opinion piece, she examines the emotional and political realities of witnessing upheaval in one’s homeland, and questions what the…

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Ukrainians resolute four years after the invasion

26 February 20260 comments

Ukrainian Australians remain resolute in support of their homeland as this month marks four years since Russia’s invasion.
Melbourne-based Ukrainian community leader Maru Jarockyj said Australian Ukrainian communities were continuing…

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Landmark Adelaide conference to give refugee communities a voice 

26 February 20260 comments

A landmark conference is set to give refugee communities in Australia a voice in policy development and civic conversations that affect their lives.
The second Refugee Communities Association of Australia…

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Tuvaluan couple begin new life in Australia

25 February 20260 comments

A Tuvaluan couple have taken their first steps towards building a new life in Australia just days after arriving in Melbourne under the Falepili Mobility Pathway Program.
Tevesi Saila who…

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Former refugees supporting new arrivals to find jobs

23 February 20260 comments

Five migrants and former refugees who sought help to find employment after arriving in Australia are now part of a team successfully supporting newly arrived refugees and migrants build…

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Human rights protection the key to social cohesion

23 February 20260 comments

Australia needs a Human Rights Act as social cohesion frays and we live lonelier, less connected lives, according to one Australia’s leading human rights advocates.
Hugh de Kretser, the President…

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September 2025

Islamophobia report sets out pathway to cohesion

16 September 20250 comments

Islamophobia has been on the rise in Australia over the two decades since the September 11 terror attacks and has...

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March 2025

Are refugees the answer to Australia’s skills shortages?

18 March 20250 comments

Opinion: By Dr Vanda Fortunato, AMES Chair Tropical Cyclone Alfred was just another reminder that extreme weather events...

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June 2024

Family violence victim finds path to independence

6 June 20240 comments

For four years Uyen Truong was trapped in her marital home with no access to her own money or friends....

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January 2024

Humanitarian outlook makes for grim reading

11 January 20240 comments

In 2024 almost 300 million people will need humanitarian assistance and protection because of conflicts, climate...

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