Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Supporting a thousand refugee families to find homes

17 April 20260 comments

A thousand refugee families across Melbourne have safe and secure homes thanks to the work of former Karen-Burmese refugee, Law Baw.
As a housing worker with migrant and refugee settlement…

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Rethinking the global displacement crisis

1 April 20260 comments

Refugee resettlement in third countries is now not a durable solution to the global crisis of human displacement, according to former Assistant Secretary of the United Nations Professor Gillian…

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Migrant women find independence and more rights in Australia

16 March 20260 comments

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence, equality and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity than in their home countries, according to a new survey.
An overwhelming…

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Challenges and opportunities await Iranian women footballers

12 March 20260 comments

Nine years ago Neda Zeyghami left Iran to begin a new life in Australia. She reflects on what awaits the six Iranian women soccer players who have been granted…

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‘Women of Impact’ recognised

12 March 20260 comments

Five women from multicultural communities have been recognised for their contributions to building the capacity of their own communities and to bolstering broader social cohesion.
The AMES Australia ‘Women of…

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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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WHO calls for action on refugee, migrant health

22 July 20220 comments

Millions of refugees and migrants across the world are experiencing poorer health outcomes than their host communities,...

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Britain’s Rwanda asylum plan under fire

20 July 20220 comments

Britain’s Home Office has been accused of “denying reality” by claiming that asylum seekers are “fine” with being...

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Ukrainian refugee want to return home – UNHCR survey

20 July 20220 comments

Most of the refugees who have fled Ukraine want to ultimately return home but around two-thirds expect to stay in...

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SBS’ Census Explorer probes Australia’s diversity

20 July 20220 comments

SBS has produced a fascinating interactive platform that explores data from the 2021 Census to delve into Australia’s...

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