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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Latest Articles

Refugee or migrant – what’s in a word?

22 December 20230 comments

Recent debates on migration policy around the globe have often descended into exercises in recrimination or demonization....

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Migration a force for good if properly managed – UN

22 December 20230 comments

Migration is a “fact of life” and “force for good” that promotes the exchange of knowledge and contributes to...

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EU migration pact under fire

22 December 20230 comments

The European Union has finally agreed on a new migration pact but refugee advocates say it will set back European...

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Heartlands prize winner finds inspiration in lived experience

4 December 20230 comments

The first prize winner in this year’s Heartlands art project says her experiences as a refugee and her family’s...

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