Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

World Cup stars inspiring young refugees

16 July 20260 comments

In the first week of the current tournament Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score for Australia at a World Cup.
He was one a record nine refugees taking…

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Most people support refugee protection – global survey

16 July 20260 comments

Two thirds of people in a new global survey ​back the idea of providing refuge and protection to those fleeing war or persecution.
Support for refugees in 29 countries remains…

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Latino Australians rally to support Venezuela quake victims

10 July 20261 comment

Latin American communities around Australia are rallying to support the victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela.
Owner of the Papelon café in Melbourne’s Footscray Reveka Hurtado recently held a…

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Refugee Week 2026 – Syrian, Iraqi refugees happy and settling well, survey finds

19 June 20260 comments

Syrian and Iraqi refugees who came to Australia as a result of the conflict in their homelands are overwhelmingly happy with their lives, feeling safe and optimistic about the…

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Socceroos powered by refugees

16 June 20260 comments

Three Socceroos currently representing Australia and the World Cup arrived in Australia as refugees.
Nestory Irankunda, 20, Mohamed Touré, 22, and Awer Mabil, 30 all came to Australia as refugees.
They…

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Human displacement remains at record levels – UNHCR report

15 June 20260 comments

Human displacement remains at a record high despite a slight drop in the numbers people forced to flee their homes, according to a new report from the UN’s refugee…

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Federal government vows to fix visa backlog

21 October 20220 comments

The federal government has vowed to reduce Australia’s visa backlog to make sure the nation remains competitive in the...

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Afghan doctor’s ‘amazing’ escape

13 October 20220 comments

An Afghan doctor has begun rebuilding his career in Australia after being forced to flee when the Taliban seized control...

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Australians’ sense of belonging slipping – report

13 October 20220 comments

Australians’ sense of belonging to the nation has declined over time, according to a new study from the Scanlon...

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Puppet raising awareness about refugees

13 October 20220 comments

A puppet depicting a 10-year-old Syrian refugee has become a symbol of the refugee experience, bringing wide awareness of...

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