Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Afghan evacuees feel welcome and safe – survey 

3 October 20250 comments

Afghan families who arrived in Australia four years ago this month after being evacuated from of Kabul as it fell to the Taliban are feeling welcome, safe, confident about…

Read Full Article

Victoria’s multicultural revamp supported by communities 

12 September 20250 comments

Victoria’s multicultural communities have cautiously welcomed the state government’s plan to revamp multicultural arrangements and representation in the state. 
The revamp focuses heavily on promoting social cohesion and resolving conflict…

Read Full Article

Afghan evacuees – four years on

11 September 20250 comments

In September 2021, thousands of Afghans with links to the Australian Government or military began arriving in Australia following the fall of the Afghan government and the return of…

Read Full Article

Young refugee keeps dream alive through war, displacement 

11 September 20250 comments

A young Afghan refugee has begun carving out a professional career for herself in Melbourne – something that would be impossible in her homeland. 
After twice being forced to flee…

Read Full Article

Why we must defend migrants and multiculturalism in Australia

10 September 20250 comments

Opinion By Vanda Fortunato, Chair AMES Australia
Many members of Australia’s diverse communities will be feeling uneasy about the recent migration protests across the country.
There were some confronting images generated by…

Read Full Article

Local Afghans rally to support quake victims

4 September 20250 comments

Melbourne’s local Afghan community has launched a fund-raising effort to support the victims of a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
The community has set a target of $100,000 in funding…

Read Full Article

Latest Articles

Banksy’s Melbourne exhibition throws focus on refugees

23 July 20240 comments

Themes around refugees and displacement feature strongly in a new exhibition of the work of the world’s most famous...

Read More

Refugee following her passion to defend human rights

23 July 20240 comments

Seeing injustice in her own Afghan community has driven Helena Hassani to become one of Australia’s leading experts and...

Read More

Syrian, Iraqi refugees happy and settling well, survey finds

23 July 20240 comments

Refugees who arrived in Australia as a result of the conflicts in Syria and Iraq are thriving, feel welcome and...

Read More

Inclusive employment initiative sparking interest

2 July 20240 comments

An innovative new initiative is helping people from diverse and marginalised communities embark on rewarding careers....

Read More