Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Refugee’s long journey to safety

27 April 20260 comments

Eritrean refugee Jahar Mussa Mahmud survived conscription by a brutal military regime, the harsh conditions of a notorious military camp and ten years as a refugee living precariously in…

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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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Latest Articles

Australia urged to increase refugee intake

26 September 20170 comments

Australia has been urged to increase its refugee intake as global humanitarian crises ramp up and new threats to...

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Immunisation gaps among refugees – report

22 September 20170 comments

Australia lacks a clear and foolproof system to ensure refugees are immunised against preventable diseases, a new report...

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Visa deadline approaches for asylum seekers

20 September 20171 comment

More than fifteen hundred asylum seekers face an October 1 deadline to lodge their applications for Temporary Protection...

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Book review: New work traces the origins of Australia’s refugee policy

20 September 20170 comments

At a time when Australia’s migration and refugee policies are contentious topics, a new book has given an insight into...

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