Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Refugee footballers win a flag and friendships

24 September 20260 comments

When the Nhill Tigers under-14 boys team won the Wimmera District AFL grand final this month, it was the culmination of an intensive season of training and drills.
It was…

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New immigration arrangements revealed

17 September 20260 comments

The federal government will tighten temporary visa rules in a bid to reduce annual net overseas migration from about 300,000 to 225,000 people by 2028.
The government’s new immigration policy…

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Local communities support victims of Nepal-Tibet disaster

3 September 20260 comments

Australia’s Himalayan communities have rallied to support the victims of the catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet.
Community groups are raising money to support victims and community vigils are being…

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Migrant jobs at risk from AI – analysis

31 August 20260 comments

Migrants in Australia are among the most vulnerable to losing their jobs to the roll out of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, a new analysis has found.
An AI Industry Impact…

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Nahid’s story – one woman’s epic journey from statelessness to service

31 August 20260 comments

Nahid Kazemi spent ten years struggling to survive in Malaysia as a stateless refugee after fleeing Iran. Earlier, her family had fled their home in Afghanistan because of war.
She…

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Painting provides healing and happiness

5 August 20260 comments

Cancer, spinal surgery and long-term unemployment have failed to dampen the dreams of Thai migrant Chattraporn Suwantevakup.
Between 2019 and 2022, Chattraporn, 62, underwent intensive treatment for follicular lymphoma, including…

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New US asylum system revealed

29 March 20221 comment

The US Government has finalised its much anticipated plan for an overhaul of the nation’s asylum system giving hope...

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Climate change to drive more conflict – IPCC report

24 March 20220 comments

Climate change could drive tens of millions of people from their homes and cause economic and political chaos, according...

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UNHCR boss calls for all refugees to be treated equally

24 March 20220 comments

The United Nation’s refugee boss has made an impassioned plea for an end to racism and discrimination globally. Speaking...

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New app to support people suffering grief

24 March 20221 comment

A new mobile app has been launched to support people suffering grief and bereavement. Developed by the Centre for Grief...

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