Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Painting provides healing and happiness

5 August 20260 comments

Cancer, spinal surgery and long-term unemployment have failed to dampen the dreams of Thai migrant Chattraporn Suwantevakup.
Between 2019 and 2022, Chattraporn, 62, underwent intensive treatment for follicular lymphoma, including…

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Finding the sweet spot – how a refugee rebuilt his life

30 July 20260 comments

Aghan refugee Hafiz Kamali has overcome being targeted by the Taliban, having little English language and almost no knowledge of commercial practice in Australia to start a business and…

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Refugee convention marks 75 years under existential threat

30 July 20260 comments

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was created in the wake and amid the wreckage of World War II to help people fleeing…

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World Cup stars inspiring young refugees

16 July 20260 comments

In the first week of the current tournament Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score for Australia at a World Cup.
He was one a record nine refugees taking…

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Most people support refugee protection – global survey

16 July 20260 comments

Two thirds of people in a new global survey ​back the idea of providing refuge and protection to those fleeing war or persecution.
Support for refugees in 29 countries remains…

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Latino Australians rally to support Venezuela quake victims

10 July 20261 comment

Latin American communities around Australia are rallying to support the victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela.
Owner of the Papelon café in Melbourne’s Footscray Reveka Hurtado recently held a…

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Melbourne Rohingya community launches aid effort

30 November 20170 comments

Melbourne’s Rohingya community is rallying to send clothing and money to their kinfolk who have been forced to flee...

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News from AMES Australia

30 November 20171 comment

News from AMES Australia Read about the latest news, research and initiatives from migrant and refugee settlement agency...

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Social cohesion stays strong but discrimination on the rise – Scanlon survey

30 November 20170 comments

Strong and stable support for multiculturalism and positive attitudes toward immigration have been maintained in Australia...

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Ireland reforms its asylum seeker system

28 November 20170 comments

Adult asylum seekers in Ireland will be allowed to work, the Irish Government has announced, overturning two decades of...

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