Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Afghan woman speaks out against Taliban’s oppressive regime

24 January 20250 comments

An Afghan woman living in Australia has called on the international community to support the women of Afghanistan whose rights and access to education and employment have… Read Full Article

Challenges mount for migrants and refugees in the US

21 January 20250 comments

On his first day in office US President Donald Trump has signed a raft of executive orders that are indicative of his administration’s approach to migration and… Read Full Article

From Gaza to Melbourne: Nirmaan’s story

17 January 20250 comments

As the much-welcomed ceasefire appears to be imminent in Gaza, the legacy of 15 months of conflict is a grave humanitarian crisis, urban destruction and the deaths… Read Full Article

Communities welcome Gaza ceasefire

17 January 20250 comments

Palestinian and Jewish community members in Australia have welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire deal in Gaza after 15 months of conflict.

The ceasefire, if it holds, is… Read Full Article

Refugee’s journey comes full circle

18 December 20240 comments

In 2009 Bwe Thay arrived in Melbourne as a refugee from Burma and was supported by settlement agency AMES Australia.

This week, he became a member of the… Read Full Article

Refugee family rescued from care crisis

11 December 20240 comments

A refugee family facing significant and multiple barriers to settlement have been supported to build happy, successful lives in Adelaide thanks to a collaboration between humanitarian settlement… Read Full Article

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June 2020

Refugee realises dream of resuming medical career

3 June 20200 comments

Iraqi refugee Dina Afreem has joined Victoria’s health service working as a doctor as the state battles the COVID-19...

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News from AMES Australia

3 June 20200 comments

AMES volunteer coaching young people in life skills AMES Australia youth mentor volunteer Wendy Fayad says her background...

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June 2019

Refugee family’s new start

26 June 20190 comments

For Firas Chamous, 2019 represents a year of new beginnings.    Having arrived in Australia as a refugee fleeing the...

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October 2018

Work bans on asylum seekers costing the UK millions – study

29 October 20180 comments

A new UK study has found that denying asylum seekers work rights and making them reliant on hand-outs is costing...

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