Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

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

New book highlights our shared humanity

11 December 20240 comments

A compelling new book tells the inspirational stories of second-generation migrant Australians, who share their families’ settlement journeys and their own search for identity.

Titled ‘At the Heart… Read Full Article

Melbourne’s united nations of food

11 December 20240 comments

Driving into the Pacific Market at Ardeer, in Melbourne’s west, you are met with an array of flags and numerous food trucks.

Pakistani, Italian, Indian and many other… Read Full Article

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Europe facing a lost generation of refugees

25 November 20190 comments

Europe is in danger of creating a ‘lost generation’ of young refugees who have fled war and persecution in their...

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New visas encourage migrants to settle in the bush

25 November 20190 comments

The federal government has released a new range of visas that prioritise a new group of occupations in a bid...

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Appeal launched to help Venezuelan refugees

18 November 20190 comments

International aid agencies have launched an appeal to raise $US1.35 billion to address the humanitarian needs of Venezuelan...

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Immigration a focus for NZ government policy

18 November 20190 comments

New Zealand is emerging as leading destination for migrants. Migration added a net 56,000 people to New Zealand’s...

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