Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Trump’s immigration policies a disaster for humanitarianism

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

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

Latest Articles

US refugee intake falls off a cliff

15 May 20170 comments

The number of refugees arriving in the US crashed to a six year low in March when just 2,070 entered...

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Asylum seeker batting for big things

11 May 20170 comments

A Tamil asylum seeker living in Melbourne’s west is making a name for himself in local cricket after winning several...

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Syrian films produced amongst conflict show a different side to the war-torn nation

9 May 20170 comments

Australian audiences saw a side to Syria that was vastly different from the the despair and catastrophe of war at...

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London gets a migration museum

8 May 20170 comments

A new museum has opened in London to celebrate the city’s and the UK’s long and colourful history of migration....

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