Literacy levels of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) students from Boyare Primary School in Mirrabooka have improved after taking part in an innovative play-based education program. http://eastern.inmycommunity.com.au/news-and-views/local-news/Students-literacy-levels-on-the-rise/7654480/

The Australian Government has introduced a code of conduct for asylum seekers living in the country on bridging visas. The code requires that asylum seekers obey all Australian laws, not harass, bully or intimidate others and comply with all official…

The Opposition says Tony Abbott risks further undermining Australia’s relationship with Indonesia over the issue of asylum seekers. http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/asia/2013-12-16/tony-abbotts-megaphone-diplomacy-on-asylum-seekers-risks-further-damaging-indonesia-relationship/1234898

The British government is launching a crackdown on what it calls “benefit tourism”. From January 1 migrants from the European Union will be banned from claiming unemployment handouts until three months after arrival. Prime Minister David Cameron said the move,…

AMES Multicultural Hub has won a prestigious award for its delivery of services to Victoria’s Multicultural communities. The Hub was “recognised for service delivery to Multicultural Victoria in community, education and employment services” in the 2013 Victorian Multicultural Awards for…

Tango’s most famed track ‘La Cumparsita’ wafts across the dance floor. While pairs of elderly move naturally with the eight beat rhythm, others watch on from their wheelchairs, toes tapping. Later on, the residents will lunch on puchero, a blood…

Ethiopian-born Hana Abera spoke eloquently at a ceremony in Parliament House last week, describing the value of her work experience at the Royal Hobart Hospital and discussing some challenges migrants faced. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/ethiopian-born-hana-abera-finds-haven-in-hobart/story-fnjj6013-1226781976032

Australia’s largest asylum seeker organisation is leaving West Melbourne after outgrowing its premises. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/central/asylum-seeker-group-launches-campaign-for-move-to-footscray/story-fngnvlpt-1226781573531

Amnesty International has released a report which it says identifies major issues with the conditions and management of the Australian-run asylum seeker processing and detention centre on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea. http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/pacific-beat/australian-immigration-minister-rebuts-amnesty-manus-report/1233830

Australia’s largest asylum seeker organisation is coming to Footscray in a major coup for refugees living in the west. The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre in Nicholson St will be three times bigger with the capacity to care for more than…

From the dole queue to running the business of the year, Port Melbourne trader Cesar Duran has travelled a long road. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/central/port-melbourne-migrant-goes-from-dole-queue-to-mexican-food-entrepreneur/story-fngnvlpt-1226780654549

The Federal Court has given a temporary reprieve to an asylum seeker family battling to stay in Australia to access medical treatment for their baby. http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2013-11-29/asylum-seeker-family-from-myanmar-allowed-to-stay-in-australia-temporarily/1227406