An innovative new project is connecting Congolese and Burundian families newly arrived in Mildura with members of the existing local communities. Set up by Jules Kangeta, a Case Manager at migrant and refugee settlement agency AMES Australia, the project sees…

Myanmar’s military has announced plans to introduce enforced conscription to make up for recruitment shortfalls and battlefield losses. Troop losses have been mounting in the conflict against armed mostly minority ethnic groups fighting to overturn the 2021 military coup. Observers…

It is with determination and empathy that Sara Nejad epitomises the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day: Inspiring Inclusion. The beloved teacher at both the University of Canberra and TAFE Queensland draws upon a wealth of experiences from the…

Australia must increase skilled migrants’ access to English-language training and better recognise their international qualifications and work experience to tackle persistent skills shortages and boost productivity, according to new research from the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)…

More than 8,565 people died on migration routes across the world in 2023, the deadliest year on record for migrants, according to the United Nations migration. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said the number of migrant deaths recorded last…

A scandal has erupted in the UK over the treatment and welfare of children seeking asylum. Charities and child advocates have called for full scale inquiry into the treatment of unaccompanied children seeking asylum in the UK. The call came…

Australia ranks tenth in a new list of the world’s top migration countries compiled by the World Bank. The report looks at migration trends since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and found Australia’s migrant intake in 2021 was 117,929,…

Victoria’s vibrant multicultural communities have been profiled in a new resource for organisations and individuals wanting to engage with them. The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing has recently posted 37 profiles of cultural communities in Victoria on its website. …

A Syrian refugee who overcame war, persecution and displacement to become a key leader and bulwark of her community is the inaugural ‘AMES Australia Woman of Impact’. Norma Medawar arrived in Australia as a refugee in 2015 seeking safety and…

Migrant and refugee women in Australia are finding more independence and opportunity in Australia as well as a healthier and wealthier life than in their home countries, according to a new survey. An overwhelming majority of women migrants find life…

A new art exhibition explores the nexus between watercolour, Australian landscapes and Chinese art traditions. The ‘The World Around Me’ by Chinese-Australian artist Aimee Li is on show in the Mackley Members’ Gallery at Victorian Artists Society in March 2024…

A stunning and poignant exhibition of Ukrainian art and craft opens in Melbourne this month showcasing thousands of years of the culture and traditions of the war-ravaged nation. The exhibition, titled ‘Treasures’, includes paintings, ceramics, sculpture, embroidery, woodwork and decorated…