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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Improved mental health support for diverse communities

17 April 20250 comments

Diverse communities will have better access to mental health support thanks to a new partnership between settlement agency...

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Americans oppose deportations – survey finds

16 April 20250 comments

Most Americans oppose deporting migrants who have not been convicted of crimes or without due process, according to a...

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Volunteers helping refugees, migrants build new lives in Mildura

16 April 20250 comments

Volunteering provides a way of making a difference in people lives but also opportunities to learn, stay connected and...

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Melbourne’s Most Culturally Diverse Comedy Festival Yet

9 April 20250 comments

This year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival is the most diverse yet with more than 20 percent of performers from...

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