The Syrian people have been doing it tough since long before the rise of ISIS and the current round of deadly and vicious conflict, according to refugee Michael Aboujundi. Mr Aboujundi came to Australia by boat from Indonesia more than…

Refugees have among the highest rate of business ownership among new arrivals to Australia, according to new data released the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). For the first time, anecdotal evidence and stories about the entrepreneurial refugees has been confirmed…

Almost 200 newly arrived asylum seeker families throughout Melbourne have received crucial material goods for their children thanks to a volunteer community group. St Kilda Mums, a not-for-profit organisation, re-home new and pre-loved baby goods for families in need, providing…

A compelling series of pictures of new mothers and their babies has put a human face on the refugee tragedy that is unfolding in Syria as tens of thousands of people brave deadly land and sea routes into Europe. The…

You love a meat pie, always greet someone with ‘g’day’ and crave the smell of salt air. But do characteristics typically considered ‘Aussie’ really have anything to do with feeling a part of the place you call home? Australians talk a…

It was Game On! for more than 100 new arrivals to Australia as they were introduced to the nations number one sport during the inaugural AMES Australia Cup. Click here to view video   Cesira Colleluori AMES Australia Staff Writer

Masoud Parviz has been humbled by a ‘blind side’ moment. Just like the character Michael, the subject of the Michael Lewis book, The Blind Side, Iranian asylum seeker Masoud was invited into the home of a middle class Australian family.…

Migrants are much more likely to be overqualified for the jobs they do than native workers, according to a major new international study. But the disparity between job and level of education differs across migrants depending on the country of…

The Germans have a term – “Fluchtlingspolitik” – which means ‘refugee politics’ and it is an arena that makes for uncomfortable debate in the federal republic. As Germany’s reception of refugees and asylum seekers soars so are incidents of racism,…

Australia’s leading migrant and refugee settlement agency AMES has changing its name to AMES Australia in a move to reflect its expansion in offering settlement services across Australia and beyond. After extensive consultation with staff, stakeholders and clients, AMES has…

The AFL, a regional Queensland meat processor and an Islamic women’s association are among a diverse group of committed and innovative organisations and individuals honoured in the 2015 Migration and Settlement Awards. The Australian Football League won the Sports Leadership…

As global migration increases almost exponentially, many people seeking refuge from war or persecution or searching for a better life face unimaginable and often fatal perils along their journeys. Some are ready to spend their life savings or take on…