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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CALD kids missing out on benefits of early childhood services

29 October 20190 comments

Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities should be made more aware of early childhood services and the...

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Calls for census to canvas diversity

29 October 20190 comments

The Labor Party has called for Australia’s census to be updated to give an accurate picture of ethnic diversity and...

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Refugee doctors mentored by AMA members

29 October 20190 comments

Refugee doctors are benefiting from free membership of the Australian Medical Association (AMA), career coaching and the...

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Film’s powerful depiction of refugee journey

29 October 20190 comments

A compelling new film tells the real life story of an Afghan family’s heart-wrenching journey from their homeland to...

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