It is a story that has captured the imagination of not just cricket fans but people all over the world. Afghanistan’s historic first ICC Cricket World Cup victory against Scotland has resonated everywhere; with news reports around the globe not…

Civilians have increasingly come under violent attack across the globe with 2014 dubbed a “catastrophic” year in which world leaders proved “shameful and ineffective” in protecting innocent people, a new report from Amnesty International says. The report details abuses in…

Since those exiled arrived here from the conflict in Indochina, the Vietnamese have weaved their traditions through the colourful cultural tapestry of Australia. After North Vietnam’s communist government take over of South Vietnam in 1975, Australia accepted tens of thousands…

​Two AMES Youth classes from Box Hill recently enjoyed a day learning to sail on Albert Park Lake. The classes went to the lake on December 11 with teachers Nicole and Joe to learn about water safety and how to…

His country is war-torn, he grew up in a refugee camp and his father was kidnapped two years ago. But ask Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi his thoughts on overcoming hardship to lead his country in their first cricket World Cup…

​Four AMES client families have received bicycles that were generously donated to the children by bike charity Good Cycles. Ten children from asylum seeker families living in Melbourne’s west picked out their bikes and were fitted with helmets and safety…

As the United Nations and global NGOs continue to grapple with the enormity of what the UN’s High Commissioner for Refugees has called the organisation’s greatest challenge, 95 per cent of these refugees are being sheltered by just five countries:…

Victoria’s new governor plans to put social inclusion and diversity will be high priorities for her in the role. Former magistrate and judge Linda Dessau will become the 29th Governor of Victoria when she takes over from present governor Alex…

Javed Ahmadi is Afghanistan’s answer to “The Big Show” and Australian fast-bowling great Geoff Lawson thinks he’s one of the 10 players to watch at the cricket World Cup. Ahmadi was born in a refugee camp in Peshawar, with the Pakistan…

SOME came as refugees by boat, others flew here. But there is no argument that Melbourne has been profoundly changed by the arrival of thousands of Vietnamese people. Read more: http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/years-on-vietnamese-community-says-thank-you-australia/story-fnii5smp-1227218835151

The proportion of Australians who were born overseas has hit its highest point in 120 years with 28 per cent of Australia’s population – or 6.6 million people – born beyond our shores, according to new figures released by the…

More than 100 children committed self-harm, 30 reported sexual assault, nearly 30 went on hunger strike and more than 200 were involved in assaults in a 15-month period in Australian immigration detention, a damning new report from the Australian Human…